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how much alimony and child support should i ask for with 5 kids after 17 years as a full-time mom?
I've been married 17 years, have been a stay home mother of 5 kids, all 5 w/ A.D.H.D, and the youngest is also mildly autistic. Lots of school problems to solve (alone), and driving to distant Dr's, therapists, etc. Our 4 year old is in an amazing autism preschool. I drive him (2 round trips) 85 miles a day, 4 days a week. The hubby makes 60,000/ yr. on paper, but does side jobs a few times a week. So maybe 150.00 extra per week. He's a controlling guy who most days left me with no money at all to buy food or clothes etc., for the kids. The fridge was almost always empty.My teens started mooching off their friends, so i went to work about 10 hours a week to buy food. I just need to know how I'm gonna make ends meet with my kids. I can't send them to daycare. I could, but it would cost more than i can earn. Their needs are a full time job that I've become good at over the years. I've stretched part time college out through the years and am a full time semester from an associates degree, at least. Any ideas on amounts of money i should expect monthly. I used the online calculator, but given the side work and special needs...and spousal support, it's confusing. Referrals to attorneys who are very good at this would be appreciated.Thanks!
In Utah, where we live, the laws attempt to equalize the incomes of both homes. Remember, i was not given access to the money anyway.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
after 10yrs of marriage you are entitled to half of his pension, retirement, Social Security Kids get the social security too. Child support will only be considered for 20% of his income for children under 17 don't forget to get him to support the kids as long as their in college. Medical, and financial.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
most likely you won't get alimony. you will get child support within the guidelines of your state. no matter how you cut it if you leave you will be poor and working a lot just to make it.