Getting an Apartment

I would never, ever leave my home, the home that my daughters are accustomed to living in, before talking to a good divorce attorney and coming up with a plan. Fran Miller in West Chester is a GREAT, very take charge guy and won't steer you wrong. Until you have an agreement set up for child support and visitation I wouldn't budge. Unless you or your girls are in some sort of danger living there, I would wait. No offense but you should stop and take a few deep breaths and really think about how to make your next steps to protect you and your girls best.

Unless you can prove some type of sustantial income. I can't see you being able to rent apartment.

J.,
Is that what YOU want? I think the apartment owner will run a credit check to see if your credit is OK. They will also most likely want to see proof of some kind of income, whether it's pay stubs, child support, etc.
Although you only asked about the rent aspect, I think you really need to think about a few things: How long will your friend be willing to foot this bill? Most likely the friend will have to rent it is her/his name. How comfortable will you be with that arrangement? Is there a possibility that your husband can get an apartment and you & the girls can stay in the home? If your ex will be paying child support, will it be enough to cover the rent & utilities, food, etc? If I were you I would be reluctant to leave without consulting and retaining a good divorce attorney. Best of luck.

I wouldn't leave the house. Your husband can hold that against you in court...file for full custody, having you pay child support, etc. Advise an attorney before you do ANYTHING!

If it's really your only option, he's harming you & or the kids I'm not sure you can get a place in your name w/o proof of income & credit. Possibly if you go privately (not going through a realtor) but I'm not sure.
Good luck.

Hi J.,

I would suggest that you go to a Family Group Decision Making conference to make up an agreement of how to handle this situation you are finding yourself in.

It is not about what you or your husband wants but what is in the best interest of the children.

Call: ###-###-####

Hope this helps. D.