Yoyo, did you see my thread on Surviving called "Fair Maintenance/Spousal support"? There is some very helpful advice from DBers that have first hand experience. I am still struggling with what I think is fair and what H thinks is fair. We have to be strong! Get a lawyer!!!! I interviewed 4 before I decided on one I feel comfortable with. I need to put money down now! I hate this, but it is a necessary evil! I am going to go reread that thread now!