Not sure where to start or end, WAW - #2

[john28]

You really should go talk to a lawyer. Usually they will do a free initial consultation, and you can get these questions answered as they apply in your state. A lot of states distinguish between short-term and long-term marriages, with a long-term marriage being one over 10 years. In those states, there might be little to no alimony for a short-term marriage, but lifetime alimony for a long-term marriage. So you have to know what your state does.

I've done so. I was advised that it's a short-term and the norm is alimony for duration of half of the M in this state. So, about 2 years total, could range from $12k - $24k total.

But (and I know, don't believe!) she's said that she doesn't want to take me to the cleaners, that she wants me to be able to keep the house, and she knows how much money it would take for me to keep all this going. I think it would be more about me taking on more debt than paying alimony.