Your mom's place sounds to stressful. You need peace and quiet, with or without your ex.

What is taking so long about the joint custody issue? You need this settled. One less cause of stress.

It does not sound like she can make it without some help from you. Do you have any disability funds coming in?

Will the victims funds run out and leave you penniless?

You really need to sit down with someone to plan out the next year, for both you alone and your son.

You need to stand on your own feet, regardless of whether your mom has room for you.