Alimony and Child Support

[prouddaddy]

What is the name of your state? California

I am currently in the military (12 years) and have been married for 10. My wife and I have 4 children and are due to be divorced eventually after her filing. My wife has worked off and on during our marriage as a Massage Therapist, and by selling Mary Kay and Avon. She is also a licensed CNA. What dictates the amount of alimony and child support due to her? She has credentials that would land her a well paying job and the children would be covered medically under my Tricare plan. She would like to attend a school for a job that would offer her medical coverage when she stands on her own. What amount of alimony is really a necessity and for how long? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all.

[djohnson]

There is no definite answer to this. Every judge is different, and each proof can play a part. I would say definitely child support and probably alimony for four years unless she remarries would be average.