[quote]Was married 19yrs have full custody.(3 boys) He offered to pay 1680/month and wants 1 yr alimony @ 1000/month. I have alway worked partime as a nurse. My income last year was 24,000..his was 177,000. Does this seem right?? I see my lawyer and financial guy Tuesday..my next hearing is nov 19th. Just need some ideas. He didn't address the college money issue as I asked him to. I want him to do some type of savings for the kids college he could manage..he didn't address it in the offer. He has a masters and wants them to attend college. He has a pattern of being cheap..any ideas what to do next if he didn't address it. Do I have to sign if I don't like the offer?? [/quote]

You don't have to sign anything. And I wouldn't.

Your stbx has already consulted an attorney and is hoping to pull a fast one.

Typically, when there is huge discrepancy in incomes, like there is in your case, spousal support will be awarded.

And the length is usually for 1/3 -1/2 the marriage.

1 year doesn't even come close to that. I would definitely consult with an attorney and have college addressed during the divorce process.

Child support is going to what the guidelines say they are. Either one of you can agree to deviate, either under or over, but if there is no agreement, then it is what the guidelines state. Your attorney should be able to tell you what the amount would be per the guidelines.