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[quote=Anonymous]How many years of marriage and is alimony a consideration or no? The entire purpose of alimony is to allow that BOTH spouses are leaving the marriage fairly without unequal financial setback, and the standard of living during the marriage is the baseline for that. Your standard of living is argued/proven with the marriage’s history of demonstrated financial standards. This means either you or your spouse could be ordered to pay an amount that levels the playing field.

Increase your income however you can, reduce your expenses as much as you can. Make sure your girls have dad contributing for college and medical too.

Any lawyer you consult with cannot represent the other party. Consultations are sometimes free, or up to $300 in this area for about an hour of guidance. Attend divorce workshops. Contact the women’s center. Also, consider pro se representation but find an attorney willing to work with you as an hourly consultant for big litigation activities, giving an eye over the grunt work you do. If you cannot handle that emotionally or practically with everything else going on, set aside money to invest in an attorney. File for divorce so that you are the Plaintiff and so that the clock gets ticking towards the execution of a final decree.

How easy or difficult this is depends not only on practical steps but largely the personality and conflict dynamic that will exist through this process.[/quote]

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