Most people who find themselves in family court want a resolution yesterday. That was pre-COVID. Since March, the pandemic has put its heavy foot on the brake pedal. Get prepared for shortened hearings and – sometimes – longer delays between filing and final resolution. Emergency hearings go to the front of the line, but those … Read more
How a parenting coordinator can help dial down the temperature on co-parenting disputes. If your co-parenting relationship with your ex is seething with conflict, lots of unpleasant confrontations or even screaming fits, a “third parent” may be just the answer. Your relationship with your ex-partner may have ended, but that doesn’t mean your co-parenting relationship … Read more
As of 3/25/20 Q: Is the court open? A: Yes, but the law library is closed (access is available online). Q: Will COVID-19 affect my ability to get a hearing? A: Yes. All “non-essential” hearings and trials have been postponed until at least April 17, 2020. If you had a court hearing between now and April 17, … Read more