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<p>Because you said, "There are other situations we’re facing as well, like my parents are on the verge of being divorced and my dad rarely sends us money, if that counts for anything. "</p>
<p>That sounds like your parents are separated and your dad isn’t sending any money for support. If your dad isn’t going to be fully supporting your mom before, during, and after the divorce, she’ll likely have to work. Or, did you mean to say something else?</p>