# Post Separation Support

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/post-separation-support/16395>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [August 27, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/post-separation-support/16395 "2015-08-27T16:13:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![wrightshantiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e57/32.png) [@wrightshantiel](https://forum.rosen.com/u/wrightshantiel)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/post-separation-support/16395/1 "2015-08-27T16:13:22Z")

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Hello.

I have been separated from my husband for 5 months. I am currently unemployed and he was the sole provider in our relationship. I am wondering if I have to hire an attorney to file for post separation support, or if I can do this on my own. I am financially unable to afford representation at this time. I was made to leave our home when we separated and all I am seeking is post separation support. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![Lindsay\_Willis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@Lindsay\_Willis](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Lindsay_Willis)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2015, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/post-separation-support/16395/2 "2015-09-03T15:37:39Z")

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You are certainly entitled to file for post-separation support on your own, as a pro se litigant. I would familiarize yourself with the local rules in your county prior to filing. We also offer a service you may be interested in; you can get access to a library of legal forms and communicate with an attorney through our [Rosen Online Service](http://www.rosen.com/online/). This service only costs $199/month, and you can stop and start as you please.