My question involves a marriage in the state of: Washinton
Background we live in Washington State, I am 54, my spouse is 48 we have a 17 year old daughter and have been married 20 years. Wife got a lawyer filed for divorce, no additional legal issues. I have a held a long term (35 years) job with pension and 401K and make 120K annually. I purchased the house we live in 1981 12 years prior to marriage, the house was not fully paid at the time of marriage. Wife was working when we got married, but got laid-off and has not had substantial work during the marriage. When daughter was born no work was by mutual agreement. About ten years ago we had substantial marital problems (she had too much spare time and found things to do that a married person shouldn't) and have essentially been living as roommates with me paying all expenses since that time. I have lived with this for the sake of my daughter.
My wife collects $600 per month in disability due to a head injury sustained prior to our marriage. This is her only current income. However she is employable and has a current cosmetology license. She will receive 200K or more from my 401K, she is also going to get about 150K in an inheritance this year and that could happen before the divorce is final. Will the inheritance matter? I am not trying to claim any part but it does seem as if it is relevant as far as means of support. She will also get part of my pension when I retire, not half since I did have substantial pre marriage accrual. I suspect she will also get some value from the house.
My questions are what kind of spousal support agreement is fair to both parties and can I be forced to continue working until I turn 67? How much of my future earnings will I be forced to pay to my ex wife so she can stay at home?
I have worked hard to save for an early retirement, and planned to get retire at 55 or at most 59 when I get our daughter thru collage. We have no outstanding debits. We both have lawyers but I spend all my time worrying about the issues.
Thanks for Reading.

