Pendente Lite Agreements During Morris County Divorce

There are two primary ways for a temporary alimony agreement to be reached during the divorce settlement process:

1. Mutual Consent Orders

The first way is for the divorcing spouses to come to their own agreement regarding which expenses each party will be responsible for. This agreement can be verbal or put into writing and submitted to the courts as a binding legal consent order.

2. Court-Ordered Support via Motion

If a spouse refuses to offer financial support, a motion can be filed with the courts. This motion requires specific legal documents:

• The Certification: Outlines the lifestyle the dependent spouse believes they should be accorded.
• Case Information Statement (CIS): Provides complete financial details including income, assets, and history of expenses.

It is highly recommended that you speak with our experienced Chester temporary alimony attorneys when filing these motions to ensure your financial status is represented accurately.

Calculating a Temporary Alimony Agreement

If the courts find it necessary for temporary alimony to be awarded, they will calculate this obligation using many of the same factors found in final alimony determinations.

Because there is no fixed formula, the weight given to each factor changes on a case-by-case basis. Success often depends on the willingness of each party to compromise and how effectively their attorneys can present the various factors to the judge. For more details on these factors, visit our spousal support and alimony page.

Contact Our Morris County Temporary Alimony Attorneys Today

At the Law Office of Townsend, Tomaio, Newmark & Clancy, our attorneys have extensive experience helping clients across Chester, Chatham, Mendham, Harding, Morristown, and throughout New Jersey.

By practicing exclusively divorce and family law, our firm provides the knowledgeable and attentive legal service required to protect your long-term financial stability.