Divorce-related filings in metro Atlanta have dramatically slowed due to the COVID-19 virus. Couples considering divorce are struggling with the uncertainty that this pandemic has brought. Even with the shelter-in-place order lifted, many of these couples continue to live under the same roof while working remotely. While some couples have used this time to give their marriages one last shot, for others it has clarified the decision.

With courts remaining closed through June 12, there will be pent-up demand for divorces as well as modifications of child support and custody and contempt. I’ve received several calls from anxious clients on long walks or out for a solitary drive that plan to move forward when the courts reopen.

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