Hi, I'm a lurker. I hope this doesn't fall into the "annoying unsolicited advice on your livejournal" category. If it does, I apologize.

Have you guys considered temp attorney work for him, if he can't find a permanent position right away? I do document review, and the pay is pretty good. The hours can be very erratic, and there's always the risk of a project ending, so it's not an ideal long-term situation for someone with kids. However, it could be a good way to earn some extra cash while trying to find a long term job.

Unfortunately, I live in Seattle, and I don't know what the document review situation is like in Minnesota. But if you or Rob want to know anything general about doc review work, you can email me at lesliearai at gmail dot com.