You are an associate attorney for a law firm in your home state. Your senior partner has a client who is getting a divorce. The client is Mrs. Jane Doe. She and her husband, Bob Doe, were married in 1999 right after Jane graduated high school. Mrs. Doe is 25 years old currently. She was a straight a student in high school and has the capability for higher education and to support her if she obtained a degree. However, she has been a stay-at-home mother since their marriage. Bob and Jane have two children both under age 5. Jane's only outside work experience has been fast food restaurant service which she had in high school. The senior partner asks you for a research memo which answers the following question:

Identify your Kentucky state statute regarding spousal support. Cite the statute and quote it. Research KY case law regarding spousal support, based on the applicable statute and case law, what is required to prove Jane Doe is entitled to spousal support in your state? Provide your analysis whether the local court will award Jane spousal support. If so, provide your analysis regarding how much she should receive and for how long. Analogize and distinguish the case law to prove your analysis is correct.

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