THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CAUSES MORE STRESS FOR DIVORCED PARENTS
According to a New York Times article, published March 27, 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has been adding more stress for divorced parents, as they continue to share custody of their children. With many places previously used for custody exchanges now closed, finding neutral spots for exchanges have been stressful and awkward.
Aside from custody exchange disputes, parents have to now deal with a new array of issues related to their children’s safety during the pandemic. Parents are concerned if the other parent is properly social distancing, especially when the children are present.
If a parent isn’t complying with proper self-quarantine procedures, there is a concern regarding how the issue can be resolved. Since the courts are currently only hearing a limited number of cases, it may be hard for parents to get certain relief if they are worried about the safety of their children or the parenting methods being used during this pandemic. In addition, there is an added concern that because of these court closures, parents will willingly violate stipulations and previous court orders, thinking that nothing can be done if they do violate.
If you are experiencing child custody issues, please contact an attorney to discuss your options.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/parenting/divorce-co-parenting-coronavirus.html