So how do you do everything "right," become a successful attorney and literally have $45 to your name?  Easy - I am an only child.  Both my parents died 10 years ago.  My husband cheated and we were divorced (he doesn't pay support), I lost 3 jobs in 3 years for restructuring reasons.  Any savings disappeared and I was living paycheck to paycheck like a lot of Americans.  But I was paying my bills and providing for my children.  My company moved to another state making me unable to commute and I now have to find yet another position.  With my seniority, it hasn't been easy.  I am now almost 2 months with no income other than unemployment.  I can't pay anyone with that.  My water was shut off, my electricity is next. I still owe both my girls' schools tuition for this year because I thought I would be employed.  I am mortified that I am even posting this but I literally have no one to turn to.  My house is on the market but hasn't sold and because I own the house, I do not qualify for any assistance.  I am hopeful I will get some contract work or another full time position soon but I need funds to cover the following monthly expenses: