She feels entitled to that, and frankly I don't want to be paying her alimony 4 years down the road when I'm drained financially
And this is why mediation/Ls are so important.
Child support is a separate issue. John, just because she WANTS 6-8 years of alimony doesn't mean she's going to get it.
Hell, I want a million dollars right now ::closing my eyes really hard... opening them::... nope. Nothing. Damn. Well, at least I can wish, right?
Keep your head up. I know it seems like we give you a lot of sh-t but we do have your best interest and want you to regain your peace of mind and self-respect here. You can and will do it if you choose to.
