Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on almost all aspects of our daily lives. According to an article from The National Law Review, statistics show a 34% spike in couples expressing interest in divorce. Another article from Legal Templates indicated a rise in couples with young children pursuing divorce, which led to complicated child custody and visitation issues. So while you are not alone, you may still ask yourself, is it a good time to actually file for divorce? Here are some benefits of filing a divorce during the pandemic.

One of the first questions we receive from our clients is: “What’s the earliest date my divorce is finalized?” The short answer is 6 months from the date of serving the petition for divorce to your spouse.

A court in California may assign sole or joint ownership of the pet when so requested by a party. In making this determination, the court has authority to consider the care and the best interest of the pet. The court can also grant temporary custody based on the well being of the pet while the divorce is being reviewed.