I need advice regarding how to ask for alimony. My lawyer told me to get a number before Wednesday 4th. This is awful, it's going to be an year that I was committed for my own safety (yes, I did what I wanted to do but I hadn't the strength to go the end...). I know I cannot ask for half his income, but every other thing is going to be divided in half!!!! Isn't it ironic? Moreover, everything is moving quickly: selling the house, moving out of town... but I'm the one most hurt by all of this. I cannot make my case that he is going to end way better off than me because of his personal properties back in our country of origin. I cannot get any leverage regarding this. So, am I supposed to end with way less than him???? Why the popular culture sell us the idea that the female part gets all after a divorce???? In my case, everything look and feel VERY LOPSIDED... Any advice would be welcome. Thanks!