Yes, the Court can order child support during the pendency of the divorce or custody case. This is frequently referred to as “pendente lite” child support. Typically, the parties will agree on a pendente lite child support amount or the Court can schedule a pendente lite hearing to determine issues such as child support and visitation. Any pendente lite child support ordered by the Court can be revisited by the Court at the final merits hearing in the case, at which point the Court would make a long-term decision regarding child support.