PAYMENT OF EXPENSES PENIDNG DIVORCE?

After the commencement of a divorce action, both parties must consider maintaining the status quo regarding household expenses such as the mortgage, insurance, taxes, carrying costs and other routine expenses until your divorce is final.  The easiest way to address this is to simply continue what you were doing. 

However, sometimes this is not practical.  If one spouse moves out, that person may now also have other expenses.  If possible, sit down and discuss this issue with your spouse.  The goal should be to work out a mutually beneficial arrangement.  As you discuss this, keep in mind there are absolute necessities which must be maintained and then there are the other items that you want but do not necessarily need.  Things that are absolute necessities include, mortgage/rent, utilities/carrying costs for the home, car payment if applicable, health insurance and maintaining your life insurance.  Finally, look at all your bills and see what is necessary and what is not.

If you cannot figure this out between you and your spouse, the Courts and your attorney will do it for you.  However, this path will result in an even bigger drain on your resources. If necessary, a motion can be filed to provide payment for these expenses as well as temporary maintenance and child support.  Before going down that road, however, try  and make a good faith attempt to resolve these matters between you and your spouse.  It will save you both money, time and heartache in the long run.