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Term 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
Alimony
pendente is used to bridge this gap. It is often referred to as "Temporary Alimony."
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