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In Louisiana you may be entitled to temporary spousal support while the divorce is pending and for up to six months thereafter. You may be entitled to receive child support for the support of the children, if you are awarded primary custody of the children. Louisiana is a "community property" state, meaning that you each share in both the assets and liabilities that were created during the marriage-which means you are responsible for the bills but share in all of the assets-including a share of your husband's retirement, if earned during the time you were married. The fact that you have not worked in ten years, if by the agreement of your husband, may make you qualified for a more permanent spousal support. Permanent spousal support is based upon your being in "necessitous circumstances," and is limited to the amount that it would take for you to be able to make a bare living.

You should consider consulting an attorney. The only way to truly protect yourself would be to divorce and be sure to remove your husband's name from the home, such as by way of refinance and quitclaim deed. If you have additional questions, it would be good to consult a lawyer.

If she is a full time high school student, then yes, until age 19 or she graduates (whichever comes first). If she has already graduated or has stopped going to high school full time, then your obligation terminates.