I'm in a HUGE dilemma about a contract job that came up yesterday and need some advice. I have to reply today to the recruiter about this job.

It is a 12-month contract role, with a possibility for extension. There is NO guarantee it will extend. However, that being said, thtis company has been known to convert contract workers to full time permanent roles based on a long-term contract. Still, there is no guarantee.

The position pays VERY well - $60 per hour.

The contracting or staffing agency will provide health care benefits only after three months of contract employment with them.

I am in the beginning stages of a divorce. I have not hired or retained a lawyer yet. I am working on obtaining a pro bono lawyer based on low income and abuse from my marriage. I should find out within this week or the next two weeks if I am eligible for pro bono services.

Here's the other important details:
1. My husband is paying for my health insurance benefits right now through HIS employer.

2. My husband is moving out right now. He agreed to pay for his part of the rent through January. Then, I am responsible for paying the whole rent, when I am currently unemployed and would have to use a bank loan in order to pay the full rent come Feb 1.

I DO need employment ASAP.

3. In my state, it's a law to have continuous health care coverage for all 12 months of the year.

Now, I do not know:
1) when I will get a lawyer
2) when a divorce will be finalized

My questions:
1) Do you think it's possible to get my husband legally to pay for my health insurance through the three-month probationary period, even if we're already divorced?

2) Do I take a risk and grab this job opportunity NOW because I need employment ASAP?

Thanks in advance for your help.