Question: Dan and Valerie, Illinois residents, have been married for eight years. Valerie put a promising career as a clinical psychologist on hold to have two children and hasn't practiced for five years. The couple is seeking a divorce. Assuming Valerie receives custody of the children, she is probably entitled to: child support and maintenance for a period of time to re-activate her practice, including taking courses and renewing her license, if necessary. child support and nothing else since she is not disabled and can begin her career again. child support and maintenance for at least five years to compensate her for the lost time from her practice, regardless of how quickly she can rebuild her career. None of the above. Need Assignment Help?