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Definition Alimony Pendente - a pretrial order for spousal support, also known as temporary support.

Application in Divorce Sometimes in a divorce, the parties -- particularly the wife -- require support during the proceeding and before a property settlement can be negotiated. Alimony pendente is used to bridge this gap. It is often referred to as "Temporary Alimony."

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What is Temporary Becomes Permanent
It is not always the case, but 9 times out of 10, the temporary (pendente) order for alimony will become permanent upon the divorce becoming final. In the cases where this is not true, the property settlement is skewed enough towards the payee’s side, that a lesser amount is justifiable.

Contributed on 4/5/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Spousal Support (Applicable in All States)

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Alimony Pendente Lite (APL)

Alimony Pendente Lite (APL) is a legal obligation to pay money to the dependent spouse (husband or wife) as part of an ongoing divorce action to assist in paying legal fees or in substitution for spousal support.

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