Gmum, I haven't had a chance to read all the way back through your thread, but it talking to attorney is a great idea. You don't have to DO anything after the conversation but you'll know where you stand and will be able to sleep a bit better at night.
What do you love to do that you could share with the world? So many businesses are started out of situations like yours - desperation, heartache, and a need for income that can be earned at home. The internet is the ultimate game changer, you literally can sell anything at any time, without needing to hold the inventory.
If you have the time, spend some of it brainstorming. What do you love? What can you teach? What can you advise others on? Having a university degree is no matter these days unless you're going out to work for someone else. Play with the ideas.
Keep breathing too, you never know what changes are just down the road.
Hugs,
PP
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