Corona Virus + Covid19

Millions of Americans have received the vaccine for COVID-19 as our country begins to emerge from the confines of this global pandemic. While some trust that the vaccine is safe and effective against preventing severe illness related to the deadly virus, others are skeptical of trusting a vaccine that was just recently

Long gone are the days when the goal of divorce settlements was to keep a non-working spouse “in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed.” Now, judges and mediators work to keep both parties as close to the marital standard of living as possible. But what impact will a full year of

The holidays following a divorce can be difficult enough, but this year, the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing a new set of challenges for recent divorcees. Stay-at-home orders are being established across some states as cases continue to increase by the day, and with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa around the corner, families who

Relationships are under tremendous pressure during these stressful and uncertain times. According to a recent Ipsos poll, nearly one in 10 married or partnered people in America say they are likely to separate from their partner or spouse due to problems that have developed during the pandemic. Therapists are seeing an uptick

The COVID-19 pandemic has many people facing uncertainty in their jobs, careers, as well as their personal lives. According to recent news reports, the coronavirus has spread rapidly across California and is most prevalent in the Bay Area and Southern California counties. The rapid spread in recent months has led more people

Lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and quarantines related to the COVID-19 pandemic have led many couples to their boiling points. Time trapped together at home can exacerbate existing problems in a relationship, as well as create new ones. If you and your spouse have been arguing more during quarantine, you are not the only

While some couples may have grown closer during quarantine, others are deciding to go their separate ways. The pandemic is putting a halt on major life events such as graduations and weddings, but not divorce. According to legal experts, couples are still filing for separation during the health crisis, but the divorce

Divorced families are facing unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to many factors, including the economic fallout, as close to 40 million Americans filed for unemployment claims since March. This may have consequences regarding parenting schedules due to job losses and may cause financial issues that can affect child support payments.

The spread of COVID-19 has caused many states across the nation to mandate stay-at-home orders, which requires all residents to self-isolate within their homes and temporarily closes all non-essential businesses. This has triggered thousands of layoffs, with Vox reporting that in the last six weeks, there have been more than 30 million

As many adults are trying to adjust to the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not exactly a walk in the park for kids either, and if they come from a divorced family, it might be an even worse experience. It’s stressful for everyone living through these times, and parents should