<prompt> Human: My dad got pissed off my mom and adult children and fled the country leaving her with nothing. Shes never worked, is blind in one eye, and has -2000 to her name and no other assets that are owned free and clear since he didnt pay any July bills but overdraft protection covered most. She cant afford to pay the rent on the house she lives in in NJ. She lives with my brother who just finished his freshman year of college and was also left with nothing. Whats the first thing she should do from a financial perspective? What public assistance programs may be available to her if shes not divorced yet and how long would they take before she could get any income from them?I wish I could help them more financially, but dont know how best to do that either. Thanks in advance for your advice. Were all feeling pretty hopeless and overwhelmed.  <response>: She needs a divorce attorney with experience in international situations. 