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    Question: 

    After being married for 22 years what am I entitled to? He has taken care of me for 22 years. He's taken care of all the household bills etc. We have 3 girls but the baby is 15.

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    Virginia
    Answer: 

    Without knowing any specifics, it sounds like you have a very good case for alimony and support. A long marriage where the husband has been the sole earner will be a big factor in the court's determination of awards. Dependent children will also strengthen your case, although Virginia laws stipulate that children are only entitled to support until the age of 19 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs first. Since you have so much riding on the line in this case it would probably be a good idea to at least consult with a divorce attorney if you can afford it. You will need to be very organized when you present your case to the court. - The Divorce.com Team

    Wendy Jaffe and Divorce.com can only provide general information about divorce. DO NOT RELY ON MS. JAFFE'S ADVICE ALONE. Before acting on information provided by Ms. Jaffe or by Divorce.com, talk to an attorney first about your particular facts and the law of your state. By submitting your question to Divorce.com, you are not creating an attorney/client relationship with Ms. Jaffe or with any of the other attorneys listed on this site.

    22 Years of marriage,one sitting room,eating together,one bed e.t.c can be a hard thing for someone with a stable mind to do.I believe,that if to,Divorce,it should not have gone to such years. On the other side,even though you,provide everything, your love is compulsory. When it diminishes,then one thinks that Divorce is the option,but not at that relationship distant.
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