I'm sorry things aren't getting any better, but the mlcer feels entitled and will take and take and take w/o giving in return. They are selfish individuals while in crisis. Is there any way to garnish his wages or thinking ahead, his tax return, if he gets one?
Your lawyer should be able to come up w/an idea or two on how to get you some monetary relief.
It gets better once the dust settles after the divorce. It took me about 6 months to land firmly back on solid ground after the divorce and yes, my xh to this day, stills asks for things that were not addressed during the negotiations or in the decree. My answer has remained a firm no on all requests. After all, next month it will be 15 years when he walked out...surely he could afford to purchase some of the things he's requested by now. LOL!
Hang in there. It will get better in time, but you've got to go through this ring of fire to get to the other side.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.