Divorce when you're unemployed

What if one parent earns all the money and the other parent is unemployed and takes care of the home? The court system cares some—but not enough—about preparing unemployed people for separation and divorce, but it’s nothing compared to what you can work out on your own. The court will do its best to order support that leaves both of you financially self-sufficient, not necessarily with an equal standard of living. However, when you file for divorce, you will be provided temporary support if you can’t earn it on your own.