It means that anytime in the next 8 years STBX can decide she wants to apply to the courts for spousal maintenance. Like a sword hanging over your head for 8 years, IMO.
H 51, W 46 no kids T 22 years M 17 years ILBNILWY 2/10 1st D talk 6/10 partial recovery W files D 5/11 long distance separation 8/11 moving forward on D 10/11 legal separation complete 1/2012