Need Help (Morgantown: section 8, apartment, leases)

[instigator59]

I am a married woman with one son still at home. I need to find a new place to live in the Morgantown area for my son and I. My husband has decided that he no longer wants to be here and has taken all the money. Any one know where I can get help for us (my and son and I) until I can find a job. Any thing would be appreciated. Thx

[ABCDom]

If you have NO money, there is a "shelter" in town. I am not sure of the specifics as far as maximum stay duration, but you can find information here: www.bartletthouse.org. Aside from that, I'd look at local churches and perhaps the RDVIC (I don't know if that applies, though). As far as food is concerned, I know that the soup kitchen used to be in the basement of First Baptist Church on High Street. Christian Help is also located downtown and may be able to provide some assistance. Lastly, I would consider looking after an elderly person / couple in exchange for lodging--Check ads in the paper or at assisted living communities. Good luck!

[instigator59]

Thanks for your help. The taking care of the elderly is not an option because of my son no one wants him there also. RDVIC does not apply thank God. I will check with the local churches tomorrow thx

[GottaHerdOn]

You also need to check out some legal services... Whether or not you he earned it or you both did, you're entitled to some of it, and possibly child support depending on your sons age.

Check out this website...

FREE LEGAL AID West Virginia

Any man that would leave his family with no money... should have his balls in the hands of a judge and court.

Even if you're not looking at a divorce, maybe just a separation or something. I think the courts could help with that.

Jobs shouldn't be too hard to come by, you can get one everywhere in Morgantown. It may be retail or something that doesn't pay too much, but it’s a job!

Check into getting an apartment or renting a house, (as far away from the university as possible to avoid overpriced dumps.) A lot of places will sign leases based on your credit, you may need a guarantor though.

Best of luck!! Be strong

[David Kennedy]

Call Mon General and ask for an interview...they need about 700 people for that hospital expansion...will get you in an atmosphere of really good people and the programs you need...become a nurse for them...they will send you to school and help you begin a new life...the magistrate court should be able to help with hubby...that will cost $15.00...

[instigator59]

Thx, I have called Legal Aid still waiting for them to call me back. They say that I need to talk to one of their attorneys. My son doesn't belond to him, he belongs to someone. Waiting for the state of WV wage attach my sons father(they are waiting the judges signature).

What can the magistrate office do? What do i ask or say?

Thx for the advice about Mon General didn't know that. I will do that first thing Monday morning.

Trying to find a place that is out, but is still hard to find. I would settle for a 1 bedroom, I can sleep on the sofa, as long as son has a room to sleep in. Big problem is that I don't have the money to pay for deposit that everyone requires. Any ideas on how to get the money to just get me in the door? I know I will find a job somewhere, willing to do any thing that is legal.

[David Kennedy]

The Magistrate's Office will begin the paper trail you will need later on. It will document time and place.
Husband might have worked in his life and paid Social Securtiy...those lateral benefits come to you and the son...as he might have provided for him while you lived together...(for that time period)

Don't forget about 'abuse counseling...You will not be able to go forward with your life if you keep the same old roadblocks in place...

[instigator59]

My son isn't his though does that matter? Is it considered abuse for him to up and leave us with nothing but bills? Does anyone know if I am going to get sued for breaking a lease because I will be evicted for not being able to pay the rent. I am talking to my pastor for the counceling part of it.

[instigator59]

magiatrate's office can't help me they said

[Hinton Bound]

Salvation Army would be a good place to help. As you're talking to your pastos, I'd expect the church community to lend some support as well.

It's not abuse for him to leave you with bills. If the bills are in both of your names he's responsible for half of them. Any legal action will take months. Doesn't sound like you're going to get much from him, even when/if you do track him down.

Welfare, food stamps, unemployment, Section 8 housing... public support is there as well.