“The overall stresses of the pandemic — financial, emotional, and physical — are forcing some people to take a hard look at their partners. Tensions are high, and there’s nowhere to go.”
Although courts aren’t holding in person dockets or hearings, with the exception of emergencies and certain issues involving children, it is believed once courts are able to open normally, divorce cases are likely to increase. This is due in part to spouses’ current employment status, ability to pay for legal expenses, housing arrangements, and other factors. However, divorces are still able to be filed and move timely through the court system as they did before with the courts’ adaptation to video conferencing and modern technology.
If you are experiencing issues with your spouse, whether due to prolonged proximity and exposure to each other as a direct result of Covid-19 or not, our office can help you navigate through the divorce process.