<prompt> Human: So after 5.5 years of marriage, my wife has decided she hasnt been happy and wants a divorce.Long story short, I dont care anymore, and Im actually ready to file for divorce now rather than waiting.The problem is, we are far from financially secure. We are both employed part time, but we have a 10 month old son and we have 5,000 in credit card debt.Obviously, we will both end up needing to contact attorneys. From my brief look into this, I expect to pay upwards of 100 just for a consultation. I dont even know what I will get from the consultation - I just know its the necessary first step to hiring an attorney.My question for Personal Finance is this: when were barely making ends meet as it is, with combined income, how do I afford an attorneys fees?Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Assistant: but we have a 10 month old son have you tried counseling? the first few months are the absolute worst and can test even good marriages. Human: At first, I was mentally dismissing this advice, since it doesnt seem in line with what OP was seeking. Then, I remembered an office mate from nearly a decade ago. He got divorced during the turbulent time after his second kid was born. Once things settled and time passed, his ex got diagnosed and treated for post partum depression the kid was nearly 2. She asked to get back together, and explained that in the mess of dealing with fussy babies and all, she thought the marriage was the problem. Once she got into treatment, she had a much better understanding of things. By then, he had been so hurt, and by then had moved on, so it didnt happen. That said, they both seriously regretted how things had fallen apart.Assistant: Replying to both you and updking5000...I wanted to try some counseling. She definitely had PPD. Very badly. She told her doctor and started meds right away, but she quit taking them. She claims shes been unhappy for awhile and its not just PPD, but Im thoroughly unconvinced.  <response>: Im so sorry to hear that. That is one hallmark of depression: when you are depressed, you look back and only see the depressednegative times; it even colors memories of happier times. Im so sorry for all 3 of you. Was she also getting talk therapy? That can also really, really help post partum depression and anxiety. 