Derivative card application or ROR

[Maria33]

Hello, please help!
I am a non EEA family member. We are separated but not divorced yet.
My 5 years Residence Card has expired, but I don't qualify for PR. So I lost my job and not receiving any benefits.
Please advice if
1, Can I apply for ROR before decree absolute?
2, Can I apply for derivative card before decree absolute - EEA child, but he lives with his father here in UK because I have no money?
3, Can I apply for residence card as family member, but without ex ID and proof of employment?

[Maria33]

Can anyone help please?

[CR001]

1, Can I apply for ROR before decree absolute?

No, you need the Divorce Decree Absolute as far as I am aware.

[Maria33]

Thank you CR001.
Could you think of any other option in my current situation?

[Richard W]

On what basis does your husband reside in the UK? If he were genuinely in work, you would probably still qualify for a residence card and would certainly have the right to accept employment.

[Maria33]

Richard, my husband is either self-employed or self-sufficient, definitely not in employment.
He refuses to provide any supporting paperwork.