Support for Beth's Friend in Need

I am asking for your assistance on behalf of a good friend of mine. She has a huge heart and was a tremendous comfort to me when I experienced the loss of my mother this past October. She is one of the kindest, warmest, and most giving people I have ever known. Now I am hoping that she can feel the love and support she has provided for those in her life in her time of need. For privacy purposes, I am not revealing her name but am sharing with you her story...

My friend is a divorced single parent who is currently $3600 behind in her rent--- despite working full time. Though her landlord has been patient, she just received a letter threatening legal action and eviction if she cannot pay.

The money that would allow her to pay this rent in full is tied up by her ex-husband who has been attempting to re-negotiate their divorce arrangement and has placed this money owed to her in a legal hold until their negotiation is complete.

The money that would allow her to pay her rent and keep her child in the school system has now been tied up since January when her ex surprised her with a letter asking that they modify their divorce arrangement.

He specifically advised her to sign the document and agree to his terms without consulting her own lawyer (since he did not want to have to pay to use his own lawyer for any further for legal negotiations of this proposal).

Since my friend knew that signing anything without having a lawyer look over the proposal was not a smart option, she contacted her own lawyer who advised her that this document was a modification for her ex to avoid paying taxes on the child support he would have to pay.

Because my friend consulted her own lawyer he has been drawing out the process and not agreeing to any negotiated term of compromise.

This week, my friend waved the white flag. It is more important for her to end this negotiation and get the money owed to her to pay her rent and move on, so she is agreeing to his terms.

But, the money he owes her may not come in before her landlord needs it.

My friend is working full time and has been able to make ends meet, but these past few months without her usual support from her ex have taken their toll. I would like to help her in any way that I can since she does not have any family that can help her—and she is scared and panicked.

Anything you can do to help this giving person who has helped so many be able to avoid eviction and get back on track would be so appreciated.

Feel free to forward to family members and friends that do not overlap with mine, but do not post on social media.

Thank you all.

Love,

Beth