I do not have income at this time. I am hopeful I will be able to return to work soon at least on a partial basis. I likely qualify for pro bono legal aid and will explore. I have been working on my home, at my parents place, and for some friends. So I have brought in some money and have contributed that to our shared family expenses.
I have some limited savings that I can draw on as well. L today said that in my present situation I would be entitled to spousal support and child support. He recommended however that I have a conversation with W and state that I do not want to make things expensive and adversarial (I certainly don’t). And he suggested I propose that I discuss contributing some funds from my savings to our shared expenses in the goal of not setting off a scorched earth slugfest with W.
L suggested that I voice to W in conversation: our financial picture is bleak at present, and it’s in our best interests to cooperate as much as we are able.
