You’re worried. No, scratch that. You were worried; now, you’re scared. You tried to talk to your ex, but (s)he isn’t listening. You sent e-mails. You texted, you even sent a few DMs, but nope, no response.

Before Covid-19 devastated the world, access visits weren’t an issue. You’re both good parents. So long as the children were happy, you were okay with whatever plans your ex had for their time together.

But we’re living in a Covid-19 world now, and you need to know that your ex is following Covid-19 safety protocols.

Today, we would like to set aside our usual content and amplify black voices.

We, at Warsi Daitchman LLP, would like to take this time to let you know that we are here for you, and with you. We commit to doing our part in educating ourselves, on learning and teaching others about privilege, supporting advocates and organizations focused on tackling systemic and institutionalized racism, and addressing the daily macro and micro aggressions aimed at oppressing our fellow racialized brothers and sisters in humanity. Enough is enough.

Stay safe. Stay home. Stay two metres away from everyone, except immediate family. Clear, concise. Nothing ambiguous about this directive from the Ontario government…

Uh, not so fast.

What does immediate family mean, exactly? What does family mean when divorced parents have new partners, and children have siblings in a blended family?

Will the Court consider children’s established family routines?

Just when you thought the worst was behind you, and a court case was finally started to deal with the issues between you and your ex. You felt like you were on route to getting your life back on track, and then Covid-19 shuts the courts down. Now what?

Judges will hear urgent cases, but as much as you want this part of your life signed, sealed, and done, you’re not in dire need.

There is another option. If your court case is stuck on delay due to Covid-19, you can still get a Consent Order, even during the pandemic.