A mother's courage to protect her children shouldn't come with a legal bill she can't afford.

Note: We're using a pseudonym to protect Jessica's safety during ongoing legal proceedings.

Jessica is a dedicated librarian and mother of 17-year-old twins with special needs. After 18 years of marriage, she made the heartbreaking but brave decision to ask her husband to leave their home when their relationship became unsafe, while still hoping they could work things out through couples therapy.

For years, Jessica sacrificed everything to care for her husband after his service-related health issues. She attended countless medical appointments and therapy sessions, becoming his primary caregiver while raising and homeschooling their special needs children. While he had always been controlling by nature, his health conditions made him increasingly paranoid and even more controlling over time. When she finally asked him to leave for everyone's safety, she responsibly arranged for his parents to take over his care and provided them with the detailed care manual she had created.

Despite Jessica's desire to continue working on their marriage through counseling, her husband chose instead to file for divorce and has turned what could have been an amicable separation into a legal battle she can't afford to fight. He hired experienced attorneys while Jessica faces court proceedings alone, trying to represent herself against someone with significant legal resources.

The situation has become desperate. He's seeking primary physical custody of their children while simultaneously requesting the court restrict Jessica to living within a 30-mile radius - effectively trapping her in an area where she has limited employment opportunities and no family support.

Financial support has been severely limited, leaving Jessica struggling to pay basic bills while caring for her twins. The court has ordered her to pay monthly housing costs or face potential eviction. Legal hearings continue whether she has representation or not.

Through all of this, Jessica has maintained her sobriety, continues working, and fights tirelessly for her children's wellbeing. She's not looking for a handout; she needs the tools to ensure fair representation against these contradictory and punitive demands.

Legal costs she cannot afford include attorney retainer fees, court filing costs, and potential emergency housing. Every dollar helps level the playing field and protects her and her children during this difficult transition.

Please help a devoted mother get the legal support she needs to rebuild their lives safely.