I live in FL. I am the breadwinner in my family ($80k) with no college degree. Spouse has BA and teaches at a private school ($37K) We've been married 8 yrs. I have a job that involves some traveling. While it's not extensive it is becoming a concern. I presented my spouse with an offer of divorce three months ago w/ no response. We are still residing in the same house, amicably (I am very good at putting on a happy face and being polite and personable for the sake of our daughter) but, I am just trying to get through the holidays and will be filing through our local county courthouse after the New Year. I have several business trips I will have to take in the coming months that will have me out of town for anywhere between 2 and 4 days each. If I averaged out the amount of days I've been out of town over the last 365 days it's about 3 1/2 days per month. My questions are: (1) I offered joint custody of our 4 year old daughter but how will/if my travel effect this. (My spouse is a rather unpredictable person and is sometimes level-headed and other times very hot-headed) should my spouse go the hot-headed route and fight for custody, will my travel be an issue with joint custody? Also my spouse has repeatedly told me during disagreements that "I would be taken to the cleaners" and have to pay alimony. I find this a little unbelievable because my spouse has a BA degree (not in education but rather journalism/english w/ a minor in Business Mgmt.) but has chosen a profession for the last 5 years that does not pay well. Would I really have to pay alimony? I would think a judge would tell my spouse that due to the level of education that perhaps my spouse should find a better paying job. Any and all comments are appreciated. Thank you.