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I've got a particular interest in sexual health and sexuality. I know a lot about fertility and pregnancy - and firsthand now, as I've just had twins. I'm also an accredited sexual health worker.
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I woke up this morning to the sound of yelling, it was my parents...again. they always argue about money and everything. my mom is tired of how my dad threatens to leave and she told him to just go. he said he was going to pack his S*** up and leave...whats going to happen? my moms disabled and we only get 500 a month from her pay and my bro sends 600 a month for watching his daughters. if my dad does leave there will be 5 people in the house...what are we going to do about money? (link)
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If your dad were to leave, he would be responsible for paying your mom to take care of yourself and any brothers or sisters you have - if you are under 18. This payment often extends throughout your college years if you are a full time student.
Likewise, your mother might be entitled to a payment from him called 'alimony.'
Money is a stressful thing, and it's understandable you are worried about it. But this is something that would be sorted out between your parents' lawyers, and you wouldn't be expected to offer any advice or guidance about this topic.
Your mother would have to realistically look at how much money is coming in - and going out of - the household each month. Budgets are great things for people on any sort of income to get to grips with living within their means.
In the meantime, take care of yourself. A threatened divorce can be a scary, stressful, or emotional thing. Make sure you've got some way to relieve your anxiety - journelling, painting, writing poetry, etc.
I wish you the best.
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Thank you so much for helping. i really made me feel better about going through this. thank you
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