What is pendente lite alimony?
Pendente lite alimony is basically temporary alimony that is awarded before the final judgment of divorce is entered. The goal of pendente lite alimony is to maintain the status quo of the family lifestyle. The court wants to insure that the mortgage is paid, the lights stay on, and that the kids are fed. Pendente lite support is not part of child support. In most cases, an award of pendente lite support is a rude awakening to the husband that his lifestyle and available cash will most certainly change. Alimony of any type is not very popular with men. Many men consider it to be a four-letter word.
