My husband and I have been married for 11 years. I stopped working when our son was born almost 9 years ago. We are considering divorce for various reasons, including infidelity on his part.
Our son is homeschooled. My husband and I both feel very strongly that this is the best educational choice for him. I don't think that a divorce will change how my husband feels about this.
Being a homeschooling mom makes it difficult for me to get a job. My husband's job includes some travel, so I probably can't depend on a set-in-stone custody arrangement that would allow me to plan for a part-time job.
As a result, I am quite nervous about my future financial situation should we divorce. I checked the online PA child support calculators, and using my husband's income, was able to see what "should" be the child support I would receive. However, it isn't enough for both of us to live on.
This leads me to my question about spousal support. How is spousal support or alimony awarded in reality? I have read the legalese with 15 factors that contribute toward how a judge awards it, but that doesn't help me make a plan. A judge can interpret those 15 factors any number of ways. I would love to know what to expect to receive (if anything) given our situation. My husband earns a very good salary, if that helps at all. We live well below our means and save quite a bit of his earnings. Is it unreasonable for me to expect that he would be compelled to pay alimony until our child is 18 (another 10 years)?
"Is it unreasonable for me to expect that he would be compelled to pay alimony until our child is 18 (another 10 years"
There is no set formula on alimony, but a general number is 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the marriage, which is probably going to be 3-4 years. You will typically split assets now, including the home, cars, savings, etc. This also means, that if you plan to live in the family home, and cannot buy him out with the other assets you recieve, the house could be ordered sold.
Child Support is what it is and it is based on both of your incomes. Spousal support, like you said, is based on numerous things. Adultry is one of them so if you can prove that he has been unfaithful that will help. You have been married for over 10 years (which seems to be the magic number) so most likely SS will be awarded to you for a couple of years. As much as you want to stay home most likey you will not be able to, especailly if you plan on keeping the house. I suggest you post you questions on the general forum board so more people can help you.
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