While family law attorneys have been agile in adjusting their practices to include video meetings, social distancing, and implementing in-office health safety measures to help ensure client and staff safety, the legal system itself has not been able to swiftly make these same changes. With weeks/months of court closures, and a reduced number of cases being heard as the courts begin to re-open, huge backlogs of cases have been piling up all over the country, making the divorce process (and other family law matters) even more time-consuming.
Beyond the court system, the Coronavirus’ impact on family law cases can be wide-ranging, including struggles with child custody, problems with income, and more.