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Like most of the country, everyone in California is required to stay home except to get essential goods — including groceries and pharmacy items — seek medical care, care for a relative or friend, or go to an essential job, as states work tirelessly to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March 19, 2020, the California stay-at-home order has been in place and will continue until further notice.
This mandate has changed lives, as regular routines are placed on hold, and families are required to follow a new set of daily rules. That reality is different for everyone.
Some parents are unable to follow their established custody agreements to keep their children and themselves safe from the virus. Others have suddenly lost their jobs, leaving them incapable of honoring their child support requirements. Couples who may have been on the verge of divorce before the pandemic are painfully acknowledging infidelities, and there are reports of increased domestic violence rates around the world.
At the Land Legal Group, our Los Angeles family law attorney knows that these are difficult times for everyone, as family dynamics are shifting into an unparalleled territory, which can cause friction inside and outside the home.
During this difficult time, our law office is fully operational, and providing initial consultations remotely, so you do not have to leave your home to seek necessary legal care during this health crisis.
If you would like to talk to our Los Angeles family law attorney about your family law needs, we are available via phone, email, or video conference to help you establish solutions, so you can plan accordingly going forward.
What Should I Do If Domestic Violence Is An Issue In My Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The steep rise in domestic violence cases throughout the country, California, and Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic is frightening for everyone involved.
If you are in danger in any way, contact your local police department immediately. Although law enforcement resources may be strained during this time, your safety is paramount and should not be compromised.
If you have questions regarding domestic violence relief during the COVID-19 shutdown, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline to find direct safety resources near you.
While the California Courts have taken measures to mitigate the spread of the virus, they are providing daily updates on which courtrooms are operating during the mandatory shutdown.
And our Los Angles domestic violence attorney will provide the information you need to develop solutions for your unique circumstances during this difficult time.
Can I Enforce My Child Custody and Child Support Agreement During the COVID-19 Shutdown?
During this unprecedented statewide shutdown, the California Courts have shifted and shortened their schedules to ensure the safety of both the court staff and the public.
At the Land Legal Group, we understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives and that the stay-at-home order is interfering with child custody agreements throughout the state.
Currently, the best plan is to ensure the safety of your household, which means creating an agreeable interim plan with the other parent, so the health and well-being of everyone involved is the priority. This may mean keeping the children quarantined in a single home for the duration of the shutdown.
Does this technically count as a violation of your child custody agreement? Possibly.
The best course of action is to shelter in place during this difficult time and keep a journal of the circumstances, so you and the other parent can revisit the days or weeks owed to the other once it is safe to resume normal activity.
If you have additional questions about how to enforce your child custody or child support agreements, we can help provide solutions that will give you peace of mind going forward.
The Land Legal Group Law Firm Is Fully Operational During the COVID-19 Shutdown
Family law matters do not simply go away while our nation combats a pandemic, but they do become strained and many people may not know where to turn for answers.
If you have questions about domestic violence, divorce, or other family law issues, contact our Los Angeles County attorney today to schedule an initial consultation safely and remotely via phone at (310) 552-3500, email, or video conference and keep up with COVID-19 updates to maintain a safe household during this difficult time. We are all in this together, and our Los Angeles family law attorney at Land Legal Group is here to help.
