Originally Posted by frustratedinphx

Thank you both for painting an unbiased picture of the harsh reality. I know money should not be an issue, but it's the hard reality of life. We don't live an extravagant lifestyle, but I hesitate to take on single-parenthood without my family who I will need for support with raising 2 kids. He hates the NE even though we are both from there and has made it very clear that he has no desire to live there. I have a hard enough time with the hours I keep and no help where I live in no-man's land.

Unfortunately, moving closer to my family would put me just outside New York City which is not terribly affordable. Also the majority of my business contacts are there because it's where I grew up and started my career, so it would be one of the easiest places in the country for me to get a good job for what would make living and paying for childcare, and other living expenses more feasible. I guess it's time to speak to someone (a lawyer) a little further about my options...