A New York Pendent Lite Order is a court order issued in New York State that sets temporary financial arrangements for a couple while they are going through a divorce. The order is designed to provide financial stability for both spouses and to ensure that any dependent children are properly cared for during the divorce proceedings. There are three types of New York Pendent Lite Orders: Child Support Pendent Lite, Spousal Support Pendent Lite, and Property Pendent Lite. Child Support Pendent Lite orders are issued to ensure that the dependent children of divorcing spouses are taken care of financially during the divorce proceedings. The order will set a temporary amount of child support that the non-custodial parent will be required to pay to the custodial parent during the divorce process. Spousal Support Pendent Lite orders are issued to ensure that spouses are financially supported during the divorce process. The order will set a temporary amount of spousal support that the non-dependent spouse will be required to pay to the dependent spouse during the divorce proceedings. Property Pendent Lite orders are issued to ensure that both spouses have a fair and reasonable access to marital assets during the divorce process. The order will set a temporary arrangement for which assets are to be used and how they are to be divided during the divorce process.