Thinker, don't know what Da Law is in your part of these United States of Hamericky, but in MY part the SAHM can be "compelled" by the court (i.e., at the request of the earning spouse) to be evaluated by a vocational counselor. The final determination will balance needs of children, availability of alternatives, and earning potential of W. Assuming there will be some percentage of joint custody -- tell me if that's wrong -- even though youngest is 1 there will be opportunities for W to get work. Which means.... So check that out.
