WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE?
There is a difference between spousal support and alimony pendente lite. Both are forms of support for the spouse and both are calculated the exact same way but with spousal support one does NOT need to file a divorce complaint in order to be eligible to receive it. However, there are defenses to spousal support. For example, if one spouse requests spousal support the other spouse could assert an “entitlement” defense claiming the other spouse is not eligible for some reason. Alimony pendente lite (or APL) is calculated the same way as spousal support BUT one must file a divorce complaint to be eligible BUT there are no defenses to APL so the spouse being asked to pay cannot assert any type of fault or reason as to why he or she should not be required to pay it.^TOP WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES? There are more “extra” expenses for the children besides private school, camp, and child care. In reaching an agreement out of Court there are expenses parents should thi
