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!
wouldn't it suck if a lazy ex-wife breaks up or prevents a good new marriage? [/quote]
I agree with you on that becaause I have had those thoughts also. What a sad situation if she won in the end because we split up because of her! BUT...one can only take so much.