A pendente lite order in California family law refers to a temporary court order issued during the course of a family law case, typically while the case is still ongoing and before a final judgment is made. The term “pendente lite” is Latin for “pending the litigation,” meaning that the order is temporary and meant to address immediate needs or issues that arise during the case. These orders are often used in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence matters to provide temporary relief to the parties involved.
For example, a pendente lite order might include temporary child support or spousal support payments, custody arrangements, or even orders for one spouse to vacate the family home. The goal is to maintain stability and fairness while the case proceeds to trial or settlement. Pendente lite orders are meant to provide immediate, but temporary, solutions, and they are subject to change once the court makes a final decision in the case. The terms of these orders can be modified if circumstances change or new information is presented to the court during the litigation process.
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