How does this work?

So I have wanted a divorce now for about 2 years, and I have some questions about how the process would work for my particular situation. Before my husband and I were married, my father died, and I inherited a large sum of money. My husband and I were married shortly thereafter, and he went through pretty much everything I had within a matter of about a year and and a quarter. During this time I bought him cars, trailers, atvs, and business advertisements (as he was self employed just starting out, business equipment, shirts, etc. We also have three children together. During all this time he stole from me, lied to me, cheated on me, we have separated numerous times. All the while I worked off and on, but mostly was a stay at home mom. Everyone knows that as a young mom, there are things you'll have to put aside. Your own needs become obsolete, as the kids are the priority. Well, eventually the money was gone and he started working a regular job, not coming home, admittedly talking to other women again. Now I have no money, no job, and I don't even know where to begin the divorce process or what to expect out of it all. Help?

Lawyers usually have free first consult where you need to ask those questions. Each state iz different. I had inheritance questions. Calif where I was married for 33 years is 50/50 & inheritance is yours UNLESS you put it into a joint account or use it for family....zky where I left the marriage to move to is a dowery state...so even though I refused to allow him on the deed to my farm he had to sign a quit claim for it to be fully mine

Kids & visitation rights...seriously a lawyer issue so it can be easily approved by the judge assuming there are no disaggrements

In your case..first thing is find a GOOD lawyer who won't sell you out to give everything to your H....it an get vicious....but have heard that first to file has an advantage....I would definitely go for it

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Agree about consultation to get an idea on how things will work.

Reality is, however, you may be required to pay a retainer fee and hourly rates. You through interviewing attorneys could find someone willing. Take a few conultations before deciding. How it's worded can make all the difference.

Good suggestion