<prompt> Human: So for the last few years, my credit score has gone to shit. Ive been struggling to survive, trying to keep jobs, dealing with depression. My life has been steadily going downhill. Ive got 2 kids that I see 3 times a week, no car, and Im living in a place with no hot water, no kitchen, and no shower. Im trying to lift myself out of this place and after a recent breakup, Im finding this renewed energy to sort it all out. For the better part of the last 6 years, Ive been a private music teacher and most of my income has come from that. I havent filed taxes in a few years. Ive had a couple jobs here or there, but always been fired. I cant even recall what jobs Ive had. The only thing Ive got going for me is being a really good musician and a really awesome teacher. Ive got a great job now working at an elementary school that I want to build a career out of in public education, but Im going to have to go to school to do that. Im in Washington State and I missed a hearing last week for a child support adjustment. I suspect that its going to go up. Because I missed that hearing, they issued a warrant for my arrest. Last time this happened, I spent 5 days in jail. That was a total mess. Haha! It must sound like Im a drug addict or something. Im not. Ive been dealing with an ongoing depression and Ive been stepping forward to tackle these responsibilities that Ive let go of over the last few years. Debts: I havent filed taxes in about 3 years, unknown how much I owe. My back child support is at around 7000 My credit reports show that I owe over 20,000 I owe my landlord about 2,000 in back rent. I owe a good friend about 4000 I owe my father about 1000 I work 10 hours a week at an elementary school. I work another 8 hours a week in private music education. Income: 1150-1300 a month 185 food assistance Expenses 600 rent 37 internet 150 bus fare 450 child support Any advice on where to start sorting this whole mess out? Is it more important to deal with the taxes or the credit agencies? Should I sort all this out before applying for any financial aid for school? Due to me owing taxes, would I even qualify for any financial aid? Where should I put my focus first and whats a realistic timeline for me to get my head above water here?EDIT - Thank you so much for the input and advice, everyone. Ive been thinking a lot about this stuff and your guidance has been super helpful sorting everything out. First things first: get another job. Got it. Understand that Im going through a major breakup and my lifes a bit scattered right now. Im having a hard time focusing and I want to focus this energy positively. I couldnt think straight and I needed someone to just tell me what to do. You guys came through for me. Thanks!  <response>: You work 18 hoursweek. Get an additional job. Retail, fast-food, anything.Man up and pay your child support, back taxes and debts. 