Q: hi, Im going thru a divorce, i have been with my husband for 20 years, but only legally married since 2010.
i have a 17 year old daughter, since we lived in newyork and florida and those 2 states are non-common law, will the judge in colorado honor my 20 year of being with my husband? can I fight this in court for alimony.
A: I think the judge will view this as your having been married since 2000. You may receive alimony (maintenance in Co.) depending on your respective incomes. You may also get child support depending on the time sharing for your daughter. you should retain an attorney to represent you in the divorce
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