Individuals who may be eligible for alimony or child support tend to assume that they must wait until their divorce is complete to receive any form of financial relief. Thankfully, this is not the case; depending on the circumstances, divorcing parties may be eligible for temporary support. Learn more about the measures that can improve your current financial situation, even if your divorce is still pending, and discover how an experienced divorce lawyer can help.

Couples rarely reach the decision to divorce at the same time. Instead, one party may reach the conclusion and start laying the groundwork before they discuss the matter with their spouse. The result is a blindsided individual who is at a distinct disadvantage in the divorce planning process. Thankfully, it may be possible to recognize the signs of divorce before your spouse decides to tell you. Just look for the following financial clues.