She is probably a single parent with no child support and doesn't make enough to survive on her own and needs assistance from mom. 

The housing area is ripe for similar approaches, building on similar legal theories and laws governing public benefits, child welfare, mental health and other programs.

If you don't already get it, I recommend you getting child support from your daughter's father.

They will want to see that you have a basic, stable life situation for you and your child- probably meaning a stable job, a stable place to live, and a stable car that gets you to and from.

I was listening to the podcast today and Brandon mentioned that he bought a four-plex for his daughter when she was born on a 15-year mortgage. the idea is by the time she graduates high school she will have a propert...

(My husband and I both work full time jobs plus we are expecting our second child- 2 under 2!)

So if you made money at a regular 9-5 and had  a property that brought in rent (and had alimony, or child support, etc.) they would con't all that in your income.  

Once the child turns age 30, the entire balance in the ESA must be distributed to the child within 30 days if not rolled over or transferred to another eligible family member’s ESA.Resource:  http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/ch07.html

As the child of immigrant parents, I spent most of my life believing that there was only one way to live life: go to a good school, get a good job, work until I retire.

When I was exiting the military, I was also dating a wonderful woman.She and I decided to start a family, and the house that i purchased before we were married (3 bedroom, 2 bath, SFR) was no longer sufficient when we were ready with child number 3!