Does anyone know of any help for housewives that are trying to get divorced? All of our debt is in my name, we have a 9-month-old daughter, and my husband is an alcoholic. I don't have any friends or family in this state and no job prospects that would let me afford to even cover the bills, much less rent and added expenses. I have talked to lawyers and all they tell me is that I could move to the farthest reaches of Illinois, but not out of state. They also said that he wouldn't be responsible for any of the debt and that I should leave all of the furniture behind (even if I am still paying for them) and just start fresh (with a kid and no money).

I know that I can get 20% of his check for child support and that he can help me pay half of day care, but is there anything else out there that might help me get on my feet? Does anyone know of any resources or any options that might help me? Otherwise I don't see any other option but to stay with him, and I know that's not good for me or my daughter.