Alimony pendente lite, also known as temporary alimony, is a type of alimony that is ordered by a court while a divorce or legal separation is still pending. The purpose of alimony pendente lite is to provide financial support to the spouse who may have a lower income or who stayed home to care for the children during the marriage, until the final divorce or legal separation decree is issued. The alimony pendente lite is intended to help the receiving spouse maintain their standard of living during the divorce process. The amount and duration of temporary alimony payments are determined by the court and can be changed as the divorce proceedings continue. The court may consider factors such as the income and expenses of each spouse, the length of the marriage, and the standard of living established during the marriage in determining the amount of temporary alimony. It is important to note that temporary alimony is not a guarantee of permanent alimony, and the final alimony award may be different from the temporary alimony award.
