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Divorced or separated parents likely have questions about how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact their parenting plans or child custody arrangements. While communicating with your child’s other parent is key, a family law attorney can help you resolve any disputes that may arise.

Divorce is stressful under normal circumstances. With the COVID-19 pandemic, separating couples are facing additional challenges, such as sharing a roof during quarantine and coping with delayed proceedings. Call an experienced divorce attorney to discuss strategies for moving forward.

Many parents are wondering, do I need to follow the Court Ordered Parenting Plan if I have concerns over COVID-19? How do the stay in home orders affect my parenting plan? The answer is very complicated. In short, the Court expects you to follow the Court order. Failure to follow the Court orders can result in Contempt of Court.

Divorce is a complex process, especially when it comes to the division of marital assets. Before you begin, it’s important to understand what to expect and what steps you can take to ensure that you receive a favorable and equitable outcome. 

While many people assume that children have the power to determine child custody arrangements, this is not the case. The court may ask children under the age of 18 to share their preferences, but the judge ultimately makes the final decision after carefully considering several factors.