Spousal Support & APL Lawyer in Montgomery County
The Martin Law Firm has guided Montgomery County residents in cases regarding spousal support in Pennsylvania with empathy and knowledge. Mr. Martin has been assisting individuals in both simple and complex cases to get spousal support for more than 20 years. Call Mr. Martin at (215) 646 3980 right now to hire him as your valued partner and legal representative.
Spousal support is financial assistance paid by a spouse in recognition of the recipient spouse’s contribution to the marriage. The purpose of spousal support is to help the recipient spouse achieve financial independence. In Pennsylvania there are three categories of spousal support: 1) APL, 2) spousal support and 3) Alimony.
Alimony Pendente Lite (APL)
In some cases, the court may allow a spouse to receive reasonable Alimony Pendente Lite (commonly referred to as “APL”). APL is an order for temporary support granted to a spouse during the pendency of a divorce or annulment proceeding. The main purpose of APL is to provide the spouse who has more limited financial resources with financial support from the other spouse, in order to complete a successful divorce.
To determine the amount of APL, the court will use a specific formula established by Pennsylvania law. An experienced divorce attorney can and should calculate the APL amount for the client. The client can then determine whether a claim for APL should be filed.
APL lasts for the duration of the divorce proceedings. After the divorce is final, APL is often automatically terminated unless it will convert into regular alimony.
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