As COVID-19 continues to alter the lives of everybody in this country, most people are beginning to adjust to the new norm of living under stay at home orders. For many, this means spending much more time with spouses and children than before. While this may seem like a positive development, it may have a negative affect – the divorce rate could start to rise. At the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, our Westlake Village divorce attorneys want to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic may affect marital status.
We have seen many stories about how one positive aspect of stay at home orders is that families are spending more time together. While this may be beneficial for many people, for others, it may be the thing that ends their marriage. According to an article from Bloomberg Businessweek, areas in China that were under lockdown due to COVID-19 have seen divorce rates surge over the last few months. China was the country that first dealt with coronavirus, and the first to issue widespread lockdowns to slow the spread of the disease.
If the reports coming out of China are any indication of what may happen here, it may show that couples spending too much time together are discovering that they do not actually get along.
If the stay at home orders issued in California has led you to discover that you want a divorce from your spouse, we understand that this can seem overwhelming. There are many aspects that go into a divorce, and the team at the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi is ready to help. We have experience handling every aspect of divorce cases, including the following:
Whether you are absolutely certain that you want to divorce or just looking for information, we want to help you.
Emergency services have reported a rapid increase in domestic violence cases since state home orders were implemented. If you are in an emergency situation and need help, please contact the police as soon as you can safely do so. You do not have to be locked in a home with an abuser. If you can safely do so and need advice, please call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
If you are considering filing for divorce, we understand that this is a very difficult time for you. Whether the coronavirus pandemic has led to a stressful situation, or whether there have been problems brewing for some time now, you can count on the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi to help you get through this. Our Westlake Village divorce attorneys are ready to handle every aspect of your divorce case, from the beginning through to the conclusion. We want to ensure that the best outcome occurs so you can start living the next chapter of your life. You can contact us for a consultation by clicking here or calling 805-379-4550.
