Can I apply for welfare now?

[desertpenguin]

I'm in the process of getting a divorce and still living with STBX. We are in separate rooms at night, etc however I have no job, no money, and no way of being able to move out. STBX has agreed to take the house (since he can afford the mortgage payment and even with a job, I will not be able to afford the mortgage) and he is going to be selling it ASAP. I would like to be able to move out soon though...am I able to qualify for welfare at this point so that I can move out without getting a job first and saving up enough $ for rent, deposits, etc? TIA!

[zebra15]

You can apply for assistance at anytime.  Recieving assistance depends on how you fill out the paperwork.

[Graceie]

If your still married his income will disqualify you , once you are divoreced the amount is offend reduced if your getting " free " rent so you might want to somehow make it so you are renting the room from him kwim ? It sucks : (. .

[KempsMama]

If you have a legal seperation filed, his income will not count against you.

[ihugtrees]

Here in WA, if you are living together, his income counts. If you are living separately--even if no legal separation or divorce is filed--you are eligible for help. If there is somewhere you can stay even temporarily (or where he can stay temporarily) or you choose to lie on the paperwork, then you can apply for public assistance.

[desertpenguin]

OK, thank you everyone the advice!

[greenemami]

when I applied for state insurance, I was told that if I am living with the father of my child, even if he pays child support and I pay rent to him, I still have to count his income and they could possibly send someone to check to see if I was telling the truth.  I was also told that if I lived with my parents (or other roomates, I assume) their income would NOT count if I could prove that we bought food separately.  Not sure if that is specific to my county/state, but hopefully it is useful-good luck!

[motherhendoula]

you should both stay in the house until it sells - even if thats AFTER your divorce is final - the final profits on the sale of the house should be split 50/50.  

[desertpenguin]

I really don't think that there will be any profits on the house. We bought it only a little over a year ago. And it could take several months to sell as well. There's NO way I can live with STBX for another several months. I'm already trying really hard to not hate his guts.

[Momtwice]

My house took over a year to sell, I hear you on not wanting to do that!