Unlike child support, spousal support is often very difficult (if not impossible) to modify after the divorce is final, so getting it right the first time is a must!
Ohio has no maximum for length of alimony. With a 19 year marriage, it is highly likely it will be longer than a year. Are you an RN or LPN? It could make a big difference when they impute your income for the amount, but not for the length you recieve it.