Tips for Divorced Parents During COVID-19 Quarantine
With schools closed and many parents working from home or on hiatus from work, many people are focusing on family bonding time and activities that will keep their children safe. However, this time can be significantly more stressful for divorced parents who are sharing custody.
At this time, stay-at-home orders are not intended to impact custody arrangements, so you should plan to continue on your regular custody schedule. If you and the other parent are on good terms, you should work together to come up with the safest plan that will keep each of you and your children socially isolated as much as possible.
However, what if you cannot agree on a plan? What if your ex refuses to acknowledge social distancing or stay-at-home measures? If you believe that the other parent is still regularly interacting outside the home, taking your child to public places, and other risky activities, you should discuss the matter with a child custody lawyer to see if you might be able to obtain an emergency order.
What if Your Child is High-Risk?
Many children are at higher risk for COVID-19 due to:
- Asthma
- Other respiratory conditions
- Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised
- Cardiac or metabolic conditions
In this case, you might want to limit your child’s exposure outside your home as much as possible. Speak with the other parent and see if you might agree to modify your custody arrangement temporarily to protect your child. This could mean limiting in-person visits and using Zoom or FaceTime for visits. If your ex is sick, you should end in-person visits and call your child’s doctor.
Contact a Divorce Lawyer in Roseville for Guidance Today
These are confusing times, especially for parents trying to abide by shared custody orders. If you have concerns, call Khatami Law at 916.584.9610 or contact us online today.