Originally Posted by kathy d

Dear CZZ74,
Wow, I am so sorry you are going through such terrible stuff...along with the RSD. I had gone through a terrible divorce about 16 years ago and had a son to worry about. I did not work and moved from place to place because he was a military officer. Thus, I had no job and no real skills and had to start from the bottom.

I know this is hard for you because you are probably numb right now but you must protect yourself legally.If you are not working and he is the main breadwinner he just made a booboo. He left you and that is considered abandonment. You need to contact an attorney and get a free consultation asap. I don't know if there are any mutual accounts but he should still be paying for all of it. Also, get a new checking account in your name only and close the other account. If you can find out who the other person is and any information would be great for your case. My ex had a girlfriend too so I know your pain. It hurts but you must protect yourself now. He made his choice and now he has to pay for his choices. Like someone said you should contact social security and/or your nearest welfare office. I see you are in FL. My friend told me a month ago that FL is one of the best places to be in as they have lots of money to give to people that really need it. Good luck and let us know how it works out. There will be a better life for you if you can get through this. If you have faith it will get you through it all.
Take care,
kathy d