Temporary orders in Frederick divorce cases can help spouses protect their rights regarding property, child custody, visitation, financial matters, and other issues while the case is ongoing. Temporary orders, officially known as Pendente Lite orders, provide stability for one or both spouses while they finalize the divorce.
Pendente Lite orders address various issues, including child custody, child support, payment of utilities and bills, use of the marital home and vehicles, and payment of spousal support while a case is pending. If you are planning to file for divorce or are in the midst of a divorce case, the dedicated divorce attorneys at Rolle & DeLorenzo can explain the process and help with obtaining temporary relief.
In Maryland, temporary orders set the ground rules for finances, property use, and conduct by both spouses while a case progresses. They also address critical issues, such as child schedules, visitation, and child support. Attorneys can also address temporary spousal support (also known as alimony) during the early stages of a divorce case.
Earnings on temporary orders will not occur until months after filing for divorce. Both spouses should be prepared to handle a pendente lite hearing, ideally with the assistance of skilled legal counsel. Since temporary orders can set the tone for future orders and a final divorce judgment, you do not want to start your case at a disadvantage. In any case involving children, clear temporary orders are essential to their well-being. Our experienced divorce attorneys in Frederick can evaluate your case to determine whether you need any specific temporary orders and how to respond if your spouse requests a temporary order on any issue.
A divorce case can take more than a year, if not longer, from start to finish. In the meantime, spouses often need rules to follow while the case progresses. Temporary orders set guidelines for a wide range of issues. Common issues addressed by temporary orders include:
Child support is generally awarded to the parent with primary custody of the children. Temporary child support orders address the children’s needs while a divorce case is pending.
When one spouse needs financial assistance during or after a divorce, they may enter a spousal support order. Temporary spousal support aims to keep the lower-earning spouse on a fair financial footing during the case.
A final divorce judgment will state who gets the marital home or how the couple shares the proceeds of its sale. In the meantime, temporary orders can give one spouse permission to remain in the marital home while the case is open.
As with the marital residence, temporary orders can clarify the use of a couple’s vehicles before issuing the final divorce judgment.
It is not uncommon for one or both spouses to conceal assets, sell property, or engage in other activities with property to gain an advantage over the other. Restraining orders prevent both spouses from disposing of, selling, or eliminating marital property accumulated during the marriage.
An experienced Frederick divorce lawyer can review your case and seek any necessary temporary orders.
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved. Temporary orders in Frederick divorce cases can help ease the transition to your post-divorce future. Our knowledgeable divorce attorneys can identify the issues requiring temporary orders and work toward favorable outcomes. To learn more, call the lawyers at Rolle & DeLorenzo today and schedule a consultation.
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