Provisional Orders
Temporary court orders that govern custody, support, and property use while a divorce is pending.
Understanding Provisional Orders
Provisional orders (also called pendente lite or temporary orders) set ground rules during the divorce process. They may address who stays in the marital home, temporary child custody and support, bill payments, and restraining provisions against wasting assets. Either party can request them, and they remain in effect until replaced by final divorce orders.
Real-World Examples
The court issued provisional orders granting her temporary custody and requiring him to continue paying the mortgage.
Related Terms
Court orders that establish interim rules for custody, support, and property during the divorce process.
Pendente Lite SupportTemporary spousal or child support awarded while the divorce case is pending, from a Latin term meaning 'during the litigation.'
Status Quo OrderA court order requiring both spouses to maintain current financial and custody arrangements during divorce proceedings.
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