What can a man expect in a divorce after 20 years of marriage?

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What can a man expect in a divorce after 20 years of marriage?

My wife works; shee gets paid under the table. We have 2 children, both grown. I want to keep the house. What can she get?

Asked on June 11, 2012 under Family Law, Kentucky

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

With respect to a 20 year marriage and an eventual dissolution, you can expect that your spouse will receive one half of the maritial assets (non-separate property items), some portion of any retirement accounts/pensions that you have and possibly some spousal support for a certain period of time. Since the children are grown, there will be no child support.

The good thing is that the spouse is working albeit she does not report her earnings for tax purposes. I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney further about your situation.


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