Category: COVID-19

Divorce & Family Law Connecticut - Dori Ellen Feltman Attorney at Law

Will Divorce Mediation Work for Me?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | January 19, 2021

With the Courts being closed for in-person business, and with virtual hearing dates delayed because of the backlog in cases needing attention, some families are turning to mediation to resolve their divorce.  As a family law practitioner, I will share some of my thoughts on the mediation process and whether mediation will work for you. Read More

Parental Conflict and the Start of School During COVID-19.

Dori-Ellen Feltman | September 24, 2020

Please click on the hyperlink to the Connecticut Post article in which I was quoted as a legal expert discussing school-related parental conflict and other parental issues during COVID-19.  Many parents are feuding over back to school plans.  In some cases school districts are requiring court orders where parents disagree on whether the children should Read More

Update on the Connecticut Family Courts

Dori-Ellen Feltman | July 7, 2020

Are the Connecticut Family Courts Open for In-Person Business? The Connecticut Family Courts remain closed for in-person hearings except for Priority 1 matters which include domestic violence and emergency custody cases. Are the Connecticut Family Courts Open for Virtual Hearings?      The Connecticut Family Courts are beginning to schedule short hearings using the virtual platform Microsoft Read More

Can I Get Divorced During the Coronavirus?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | May 26, 2020

What does COVID-19 mean for my Connecticut divorce matter? Are the Connecticut Family Courts still closed?  The Connecticut Family Courts remain closed for in-person proceedings except for “Priority 1 Matters” which include domestic violence matters and emergency custody applications.  You do not need to appear for previously scheduled in-person hearings or trials in Court at Read More

Communicating With Your Ex In The Time of Coronavirus

Dori-Ellen Feltman | April 13, 2020
Divorce During COVID 19

Communicating with your ex during these extra-ordinary times when children are not in school, parents are not at work, extra-curricular activities are cancelled and parents may have diminished or lost incomes, effective communication between parents is essential.  How do you resolve conflict when divorcing or ex-spouses don’t get along, don’t trust each other, there is Read More