No set formula in my state, and per my attorney (and also a few others I’ve consulted) awards truly are all over the map. So looking for some real world data points to help me plan for worst case.

I know there are a ton of variables that factor in, here are a few of mine: 15 year marriage She stays home, and has majority of marriage. We both have same level of education. Kids are in school so she is capable of going back to work at ~25% of my pay, though of course she’s in no hurry I’m a high-ish earner ($200k), late 30s, but earnings may already be at their plateau (not many rungs left to climb). About 25% of pay is variable. I got lucky and worked my way up in a field that didn’t require a specialized degree, and have seen very nice raises in the last couple years, before which we barely made ends meet. If I ever get laid off, I’ll probably make less than I do now. CS will be about 30% of my non-variable net pay Because our standard of living has only picked up in last few years, we’re behind the curve in asset accumulation. There is just enough for me to try a lump sum support buy out, but she wants a monthly check. Either way, long road ahead of me to rebuild retirement savings or ever dream of owning a home GA, metro ATL, no fault