Resources for single dads?
I’m a 25 yr old orthodox jewish man raising my 3 year old boy, Aryeh, alone. I was in a car accident last year that left me a paraplegic and resulted in my wife leaving me and our son. She has since moved back to her parent’s house in New York, leaving me and my son here on the west coast. I really have a few questions:
Under Jewish law, do you think it would be permissible or advisable to divorce her?
What do you think are the chances that G-d will bring her home to us?
What resources outside of the Jewish community are available for single dads who are having a hard time? My parents have helped financially but I am paralyzed from the waist down which makes it very hard to care for my son sometimes. Thank you very much,
- Jason
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I believe that you should be collecting disability and could possibly draw from her social security. I think that your son should also be able to collect social security from your disability. Contact a lawyer to find out if you can draw alimony or some other form of support from your wife. Also, you should be eligible for some sort of assistance from your state such as food stamps or money assistance. Your situation is heartbreaking, I cannot answer as to whether you should divorce your wife or not but financially it may benefit you. The fact that she left both of you behind either says something about her character or her state of mind. I guess that is what you will have to decide. May God guide you through this difficult time and bring healing to your life.
I’m not Jewish, but I’ll pray for you. God bless.
my goodness , how could she leave you guys like this
I would say that this would be permissible for sure
however , the accident may have came as a shock to her and this may have been reason for her leaving … i dont know but I hope so
can you speak with her , see exactly how she feels ?
maybe it isnt too late
but whatever happens
all the best to you and your son xx
Sometimes help is where you find it.
You should look to all sorts of secular and religious communities if you have to.