He may ask an elder for advice. The elder may preface his remarks by acknowledging that he is not in a position to tell the brother how to support his family.
فِي بِدَايَةِ ٱلْحَدِيثِ ،‏ يَقُولُ لَهُ ٱلشَّيْخُ إِنَّهُ لَا يَسْتَطِيعُ أَنْ يُمْلِيَ عَلَيْهِ كَيْفَ يَجِبُ أَنْ يُعِيلَ عَائِلَتَهُ .‏