<prompt> Human: Have finally found the strength to end things with my very abusive ex, am left with my two lovely children to pick up the pieces. During our time together he took over all the finance and bills, I have since found out he hasnt been paying anything apart from the rent. There are huge debts and because he insisted I gave up my job, I have no income to pay them. He has also amassed huge parking fines on my car and has been hiding the letters from me so they have become county court judgements.I also have no way of paying next months rent. I do receive a few benefits for my disabled daughter we are in the UK and child support from my childrens father, but that is all. Has anyone been in this kind of situation? I really dont know where to start, Im a bit shell shocked from the abuse, the end of the relationship and know this.EDIT: Firstly, thank you everyone for your kind and helpful comments! I am contacting all your suggestions and some have already been incredibly helpful. Last night I hit rock bottom as not only did my ex partners parents turn up to take all his stuff but a bailiff arrived and took my car leaving me without means of getting the kids to school. I honestly felt like ending it at one point. But this morning is a new start and I have decided to take hold of the situation however gloomy it looks. I still have no way of paying the rent but I know that wherever we end up, my children are now safe. I really think it was you lovely redditors that pulled me through, thank you! Assistant: rUKpersonalfinance will likely have more info on government or charity resourcessupport for someone in your situation.Human: Thank you, I wasnt sure where to post this.Assistant: Dont be afraid to ask friends and family for help too.Human: Im still feeling so embarrassed at having got myself into this situation. Im 47, had a good career etc and now have put my children in a terrible position. But I will ask, although they may not be able to help financially.  <response>: It happens to the best of us.Even if friends or family cant help too much financially, having a good support network is going to be a positive for your mental emotional health. 