Furthering the Judicial Branch’s coronavirus mitigation plan the court is now reducing the number of courthouses to be open to one in each Judicial District. COURT NOTICE These locations are only handling the Priority 1 Functions as detailed in the court’s March 13, 2020 notice.
The important take away here is that the court is still open. You can file for a divorce and even file motions pending the final judgment on that divorce. The filing has to be done electronically. The good news is that we can help you with that electronic filing. The bad news is that the court may not schedule your motion for say temporary support until after the courts reopen fully. That could be weeks to months.
We have the experience to assist you until the court can hear and make a ruling on your motions. Using skills gained over thirty years of divorce and family law practice we can review your facts and offer resolutions that, if everyone agrees, can be sent to the court to later be made an Order of the court by a judge. If you and your spouse cannot agree we stand ready to fight for you once the extraordinary measures are lifted and the court sets a hearing date on your motion.
It is important to act now though. Once the life returns to normal and everyone returns to their regular lives the courts will likely be flooded with divorce filings. Filing now puts you ahead of that curve. Just imagine the impact on the divorce rate home sheltering is going to cause. We also urge you to seek marriage counseling if you feel you and your spouse are having trouble communicating now. Many marriage counselors now offer video conferencing appointments.
Jerome N. Goldstein, Attorney at Law is here to help you with your divorce and family law questions in these troubled times. Call us at 203-929-7773 or request an appointment at www.GoldsteinLawCT.com.