means alimony or maintenance ‘pending litigation' and is payable during the pendency of a divorce proceeding so as to enable a dependent spouse to proceed with or defend against the action.” Jayne v. Jayne, 663 A.2d 169, 176 (Pa. Super. 1995).

A right for support that is temporary pending a final divorce.

Money paid by one spouse to another for support before a divorce is granted.