<p>Kaitrin, I am very sorry all of this has happened. Your parents are hurting too. Divorce is devastating psychologically, emotionally, physically and emotionally. The period leading up to the divorce is terrible, and people make a lot of mistakes during this time. That your father was also undergoing a pay cut then would add to the stress. </p>
<p>Though your father makes a good income, it is usually difficult to adjust to lowered amounts. In addition, what used to go for one household is now being split between two. Many times college and other payments that went to the kids and activities deemed important go by the wayside. That your father is making some effort to include your college costs in his budget is commendable. Be aware that he is going through some difficult times, as is your mother. Life is truly not fair, and this is going to be a tough ride. That you have your scholarship is commendable, as another poster mentioned. You are not going to have things go as you had expected now that you have parents trying to start anew.</p>