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I was married for just over 7 years, we have no kids, I make about 130K a year, my wife makes about 60K a year and has worked the entire marriage. She wants what dissomaster spits out for alimony based on our incomes for half the marriage. I feel that this is too much and there is a good chance I may not have to pay much....what do you think?

She's probably right on. Most courts tend to award what the dissomaster spits out for 1/2 the length of the marriage. However, you should check with a local attorney. They could tell you the prevailing attitude in your jurisdiction.

Thanks for the reply..but isn't the goal for both parties to be independent? Or do the courts just take the computer output so they sont have to think about it!!

The state's only concern is to not have to pay any benefits. They couldn't care less about independence. They also don't care if support payments force the payer to live in a cardboard box.....I see it all the time.

I also have agreed take responsibility for most our comunnity debt to lessen my spouses burden and support herself. I guess my question really is do I have to get an attorney to protect myself from her demands? Maybe I am too much of an idealist and believe that if we go before a judge, the judge will make a fair decision...thats all I really want but its sounding like I have to fight and protect myself just to get that.

Thanks for the adivce...it definitely helps. One last thing...if we can't agree on support and we go before a judge it seems as if its just a crap shoot. One judge may say no alimony...another might award the max. Is there a way to find out what judge will hear my case and the judges track record on support?