A pendente lite (temporary) order may be used to settle custody and visitation issues until the parties can fully litigate or settle their case. The court may enter such temporary order as seems just, providing for the support of the neglected spouse or children, or both, pendente lite.Temporary Spousal Support. The Virginia Judicial System has a number of forms for each court available on the court's form page. When you can't agree on custody, parenting time or child support for the duration of your case, either parent can ask for temporary orders. A parent or other involved parties can file a petition of temporary child custody if a child's health or safety is in questioning under their current situation. Please review the Virginia Beach Courts cell phone policy. If you and the other parent can't agree on custody and parenting time for the duration of the case, file a motion for temporary custody. If you have not yet been served, you cannot file an answer or motion for temporary orders. A temporary order lasts until the court enters a final order in the matter.
