Pendente lite orders are often in effect until a case is fully settled, either via a trial or through a settlement agreement with the other party. It is possible to seek a modification in the orders after a pendente lite order has been placed, but the process is not simple. The conclusion of a pendente lite application in a marital lawsuit frequently sets the tone for the remainder of the case and may have a significant impact on the outcome. Early in the case, an uneven or unjust result might signal doom for one side. The judge who will likely be assigned to the case will normally become acquainted with the parties through pendente lite motions. This will also be the first time the court learns important details about the parties’ marriage, separation, children, and other essential circumstances in the dissolution process. One of the most important components of every marriage case is the initial impression.

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