Residency status after divorcing of an EU settled partner

[Parisaa]

Hi
I'm about a year living in the uk .I am family member (wife) of an EU citizen who is settled here.
I have not asked for 5 residency permit yet but i'm willing to do so.
We have a 9 year old son together .
My question is :
If i got the 5 year residency permit and then we divorce ,what consequence will it have for the right to stay in the uk for me?
I appreciate if i know some answers.
I still hold a dutch/eu residency permit which expires on august 2018.
I don't know if there is a chance for me to stay here or i go back to Holland?

[Obie]

When did you married to your wife? When did you enter UK and how long have you been living in the UK.

[Parisaa]

We are married for 12 years.we moved to the uk since auguest 2016.my husband is an(EEA sponsor qualified working person.
I am Iranian we have a 9 year old together.
As i asked i have not applied for 5 years family residence permit.now we have reached to separation and divorce.
Apparently i need to apply"retain right of residency"
I did not have right to work as i was just living here without a status (entering uk without visa as i was the spouse of him)although i work voluntarily .
Would you kindly advise me what are my possibilies for retain right of residency?
Can i apply myself or do i need a lawyer?
Greatly appreciated your views.
Thank you

[Obie]

You need to get divorce first and then you can apply for retention. Is your husband currently working in the UK?

[Parisaa]

Yes ,he is currently working in the uk.but he might any time leave his work.A problem is that when i divorce even if i could get the right to stay and work.at the begining i can not earn enough to afford housing and everything as i want my son to stay with me.
How would be my right to ask for housing benefits etc?