Is an award of alimony pendente lite appealable?
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Is an award of alimony pendente lite appealable?
Ive been separated for 3 years;I have shared custody of my 2 kids. My ex has livds with her boyfriendsince our separation in his home. She owns a new SUV, boat, and camper. She works full-time making $12 an hour less then I do. When I filed for divorce 6 months ago she filed for child support. I was told that I have to pay APL until the divorce decree is issued an I have no say about it. She’s now dragging out the divorce process requesting marital property stuff through scheduled telephonic conferences just to continue receiving APL. Can I get the divorce finalized sooner? I am struggling to pay it.
Asked on April 11, 2011 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Pendente Lite awards are temporary awards. They can be modified if there is a substantial and continuing change in the circumstances of either of the parties. So that would be if you lost your job or if she lost her job and maybe a change in your financial circumstances in general (like less hours and less pay or that she has a good paying job now). Also, pendente lite awards are not immediately appealable. Those type of orders are know as "Interlocutory Orders" meaning that they are not final orders. SO they can not be appealed until the divorce is finalized. Get some help with all of this please. You may be struggling for no reason. Good luck.
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