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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry to hijack a bit, but does anyone know how the division, alimony and child support change if DH is working, but I am still primary earner? What if my income alone is just enough to pay for rent, daycare, food on my own - am I still facing having to pay HIM support? Assume I get primary custody (I'll fight tooth and nail for it), and his income is enough for him to live on alone, how could a court force me to pay him, which would close to impoverish me?

And we have no assets other than tiny 401(k), but a lot of debt. I'd have to give half my 401(k) and future pension, but take half the debt and live like a pauper with my kids? I don't see a way out for me.[/quote]

Yes, you will still be on the hook for child support in most situations.  And, yes, you probably will be stuck giving him half of everything.  My husband's ex gets a portion of his pension.  They were married 10 years, he worked at the job for 20 and once he collected it, she gets it until one of them dies (she's screwed if he dies first).  It really sucks you are married for 10-20 years and you have to turn over your pension like that.[/quote]

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