What to do when I an't afford an attorney but my husband can?

I have seen your question.  My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.net), which contains a lot of helpful information.  Your question is a very common one. The answer is: Based on the information that you have given, there is a very substantial likelihood that, if there is an proper application filed with the court, it will enter an order mandating your husband to advance money to a lawyer of your choice, so that you can have good representation in the divorce case.   In addition, if you cannot survive on the amount of money that your husband is giving to you, the court application should include a request that your husband pay you a sufficient amount of financial support while the divorce case is going on.  You will need to figure out a way (borrowing from a friend or family member, or using a credit card) to get a good lawyer enough money to prepare the necessary papers for the filing of these initial applications.  My firm usually requires a retainer of $2500 for this purpose. As long as the court application is successful, part of the court order will be the reimbursement of that retainer. If you would like to schedule a brief personal phone call with me (at no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. Please leave a voice mail message if I am not available to speak with you when you call.