am i entitled to receive appreciation money from our home?

i am filing for a no-fault divorce from my husband who I've been married to for 15 years, but have been in the relationship for 25 years and have 8 kids with my spouse. i am not on the deed of the house because he has made promises to put me on that were never fulfilled. the lawyer i currently have told me that i am only entitled to child support and alimony, but am not entitled to any value of the house. the house was originally purchased for $180,000, but is currently valued at $485,000. Additional info: -The lawyer i currently have was obtained through a domestic violence center that i attend. - My husband is currently medically retired from the U.S. military and the New York Department of Corrections. - I currently never worked throughout the marriage because my husband and I agreed that I would stay home and raise the children while he would work to support the the family.