My lovely friend (2 DC under 8) recently found out that her husband was unfaithful. He has left the family home citing that he is "too selfish to stay and take her anger" (yes really).
It was always a line in the sand for her and she is definitely going to initiate divorce proceedings but at the moment she is understandable tied down in the practicalities of bringing up young children alone, working, contacting solicitors, arranging house valuations etc.
She's almost totally on her own, very minimal contact with her own family and his family have totally taken his side (after a long marriage).
He has very cleverly financially abused her and de-skilled her for life over the years so she really is now starting from scratch.
What can I do to help and support her? At my suggestion she has signed up for UC, got herself a bank account (previously just had a joint account) and helped her to get some advice from a solicitor.
She's coping incredibly well (partially fuelled by rage) but I feel so helpless and I want to be able to do something practical.
She doesn't live very close to me so I'm not able to do daily things.
I'm so angry for her, and with him.
Any advice appreciated.