Will the Coronavirus Affect Your Divorce?
The world is facing a global pandemic. Many states and local governments in the United States are requiring their citizens to stay at home except for essential matters. If you were considering divorce, or already in the process of a divorce, you may wonder how the COVID-19 virus will impact your legal proceedings. Divorce and Quarantine If you are in the process of a divorce in the state of New Jersey , some of the documents you must submit to a court may be done electronically. It is important to note that many courts are not in full operation, or have closed completely. Therefore, if you are even considering going to the courthouse regarding your divorce, you should first call to see if it is open, and always follow your state and local guidelines regarding not leaving your home except for essential business. It is debatable whether or not divorce paperwork is an essential matter, especially if you are able to complete your financial disclosures and other divorce documents and hom