The coronavirus shutdown has led to more family time, which might be welcomed by couples who get along. But what are we to expect for the couples who are going through a divorce or are in a dysfunctional marriage during the lockdown? With courts practically closed and people having absolutely nowhere to go, it is physically impossible to escape your spouse during this time. With not even two months into the lockdown divorce attorneys are keeping busy with phone calls from anxious clients to find some peace of mind with current divorce proceedings on hold.
Of course, there is no “quick fix” for couples who are struggling to maintain a calm and friendly environment, but there is a way to keep yourself busy and sane while maintaining unavoidable interactions. Now would definitely be a great time to get started on your spring cleaning or binge watch that series you’ve had your eye on for months. Additionally, for that necessary alone time, it’s best to take turns going to the grocery store for your necessities that way it gives both you and your spouse some space to de-stress and recuperate.
With social media being everyone’s current escape, we are seeing the current trending hashtags #divorceboom and #babyboom. It is no secret that being stuck inside your home with your partner will either make or break your marriage during the quarantine. Many lawyers believe that the divorce rate will rise once the quarantine is lifted, but not only due to the fact that you’re homebound indefinitely. Financial stress has many couples arguing to no end bringing them to the brink of divorce.
With many couples struggling financially, the majority of them are opting for marital mediation services as they are cheaper than the standard court proceedings and easier to come by with the current pandemic. Mediation can be more of an appealing idea now because it can offer a virtual way for couples to come to a mutually acceptable agreement. Since there will be an overload of cases for the courts to sort through once open again, mediation is a way for some of that burden to be lifted off of the courts.
With the end of this pandemic nowhere in sight it is best to accept the current situation you are in and create ways to cope with it safely and with peace of mind. It is absolutely a difficult time for everyone but to stay calm and patient is the best way to get past this it for everyone involved.
At Law Offices of Inna Vernikov PLLC, we handle complex matrimonial matters including divorce, mediation, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of marital assets, and spousal maintenance. Call us at today at (212) 729-3497 or learn more about how the Law Offices of Inna Vernikov can help you.