
DIVORCING DURING COVID-19: CAN WE SEPARATE OR DO WE NEED TO WAIT?
Every aspect of our social lives has changed with the emergence of Covid-19. Many of us are working from home, distancing from extended family and friends and only venturing out for necessities. Many families that were on the cusp of separation/divorce before the Covid-19 isolation are now wondering: can we separate during a pandemic? The short answer: Yes – you can – with a caveat. The courts are currently only hearing “urgent” cases. If you think your case may be urgent – i