I have a practical question about Detaching and GAL: If I have to give WW half my net earnings every month, how can I go forward in my life? Say we finalize D and I move on with my life and better myself. I still have the ball chain of alimony tied to me for many years, albeit at a smaller rate than what I currently have to give her.

If I meet and fall in love with another woman, how can I detach myself from WW if I continually have to support her? My resources will have to support two women at the same time? I am not referring to child support which I have no problem paying.


Me-LBH, 48
Spouse-WW, 48
Married for 19 years
Son, 12
BD #1 - November 1998 (EA 7 months after wedding)
BD #2 - November 2015 (same XBF EA)
WW filed D February 2016
WW moved out April 2016