Needing a Divorce in the Time of the Coronavirus: How to Protect Yourself
There is no question that the coronavirus quarantine is placing a strain on a number of relationships, and has made some realize that divorce is their only option for moving forward with their life. One of the main stressors involves people losing their jobs and/or a percentage of their net worth as a result of the quarantines and market upheaval. Some separated parents who are not yet divorced are also finding themselves in compromised situations due to the virus, whereby they now have new concerns about the other parent spending time with their children, which is also speeding up a desire to move forward with divorce. Some in the throes of divorce are even now find themselves living in the same house together due to the timing of the quarantine, and a percentage may be stuck in an abusive situation, not necessarily able to run to a friend or family’s home for shelter due to social distancing concerns. Those at risk of physical abuse are especially vulnerable now right now and may not be able to seek out medical help by going to the hospital due to virus concerns. During this time, it is important for people to realize that filing for divorce is not an option, as any judges that are making themselves available are doing so only for emergencies such as domestic violence. Still, it also makes sense to discuss these issues with a divorce attorney as soon as possible so that as soon as the cloud lifts and the courts reopen, you are ready to go, do not suffer from the backlog, and are using this time to prepare and protect yourself. This could also be important for some because they will want to get the divorce filed before certain assets start to increase in value again and some services may be available at the moment even though you do not realize it. For example, restraining orders are still considered essential services: Even with a pandemic, courts can order abusers to move out of the home, and some courts are even getting creative and finding ways to use technology to allow some documents to be e-filed and allow people to attend court via video conference. Using This Time To Plan Creatively & Anticipate How The Virus Will Affect Divorce Your attorney can be helpful in trying to come up with a creative, effective solution to help you in the short term in the event that whatever you need cannot be filed at this time. For example, some may want to plan for the possibility of mediation or alternative dispute resolution as a potential solution to the court closures and backlog. In addition, most-everyone will likely want to discuss what to do about any financial fallout that has occurred to investments and financial obligations due to the coronavirus, including any changes to the job market that might affect post-divorce plans and any potential child support payments. If this specifically affects you, you and your attorney may also want to discuss preemptively addressing the court about child-related financial obligations, as child-support cannot be modified once that the payment becomes due. it is also important to realize that any property division issues that include selling the family home also will also be affected by the virus. In sum, consider taking the following considerations and steps into account in order to help your peace of mind this time: Plan for how you will pay for your living expenses during and after divorce Plan for any business evaluations, home appraisals, etc. to be revalued Assess what is likely to be affected by the virus and plan accordingly with your attorney, such as financial settlements, divorce settlement proposals, any plans to sell your home, co-parenting arrangements, child support payments, etc. Understand the specifics of how the virus is going to affect your divorce timeline and any corresponding financial repercussions, and update your financial documents accordingly Contact Our Florida Family Law Attorneys for Help Family court issues can already be difficult enough without also having to deal with the stress brought on by the coronavirus. When it comes to divorce and other family law issues, you need an experienced Tampa family attorney on your side to help ensure your best chance for success. Contact HD Law Partners today to find out about our family law services and our dedication to our clients. Resource: forbes.com/sites/heatherlocus/2020/04/01/6-ways-the-coronavirus-can-infect-your-divorce–and-simple-steps-to-protect-yourself/#40156f632b65 fastcompany.com/90484695/i-could-knife-him-in-the-back-what-its-like-seeking-a-divorce-during-coronavirus nypost.com/2020/04/03/sick-of-you-lawyers-see-coronavirus-divorce-uptick/ Preparing for A Divorce Deposition Posted in Divorce | No Comments » Connect with us Archives May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July 2025 June 2025 January 2025 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 November 13 Categories Alimony Appellate Arbitration Auto Accidents Auto Insurance Business Corporate Business Insurance Law Child Custody Child Support Criminal Law Divorce Family Law FEMA Insurance Payments Florida’s Mandatory 2‑Hour Legal Professionalism CLE: Foreclosure Defense Fort Myers Hurricane Insurance Attorney General Guardianship HD Law Partners Service HOA/Property Management Homeowners Association Homeowners Insurance Hurricane Claims Hurricane Insurance Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Claims Insurance Defense Insurance Litigation Landlord Tenant Law Enforcement Liability Loan Modifications Mold Water Damage Parental Rights Paternity Personal Injury Premises Liability Law Prenuptial Agreements Private Security Property Distribution Property Owner Law Sarasota Insurance Litigation Attorney Slip Fall Tampa Business and Corporate Attorneys tampa family attorney Tampa Insurance Attorneys Timeshare Timesharing Uncategorized HD Law Partners is proud to be your trusted full-service law firm Quick Links Property & Casualty Business & Corporate Litigation Family Law Contact Us Careers Get In Touch 2002 North Lois Avenue Suite 510 Tampa, FL 33607 813-253-5333 Contact Us