I have been with the same Man faithfully for 20 years. Last…

There's no formula for figuring out spousal support the way there is for child support.

Spousal support is a difficult and complex issue.

The Court would look at the length of the marriage, which is considered to be long, your age, the roles you played during the marriage, whether you worked before or during the marriage and whether your are working now, your skills, education and work experience and the lifestyle during the marriage.

The Court will look at the means and needs of both of you.

The Court will apply certain principles such as the fact that both spouses have a duty to become self-sustaining as much as possible. And the idea that no one is supposed to be financially penalized by the marriage or it's breakdown will be taken into account by the Court.

Given that you stayed home to raise the kids you are entitled to what is called compensatory support. You gave up your career and thus enabled your husband to build his.

It's likely that he will have to provide you with support of an indefinite duration.

You will also be entitled to child support.

Your next step is to sit down, face to face with a lawyer and get a full legal opinion based on all the details of your particular situation.

I hope this helps as a starting point.

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