Oregon is also an "equitable division" state (as I believe AL is). The key phrase is equitable division...which does not necessarily mean "equal" (though there is a legal presumption of equal). Locally, the long-term M thing is understood to kick in around ten years (so I'm essentially considered "short-term"). Who knows how it will turn out. If we go to court, I think I have at least even odds of getting what I'm asking for. But she could get lucky. Just depends on the judge.
