I once believed I wouldn't even begin to be able to leave a high conflict, highly dysfunctional marriage, until my youngest was in school, full time. Which would have brought this, to this past September 2013. I felt financially trapped, in being at home, raising three young kids, now 11,8,7, without a vehicle and without savings.
I took the risk, took the plunge, my sanity and safety mattered more than calculating finances...

If there's true desire to leave, then there's a way.

Been divorced four years, annulled two. Has been rocky, yes, worth it, yes.

If it's pets, what about pleading online for a temp home, believe that's an available resource, if searched...