As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout Texas and the rest of the United States, the importance of estate planning has come into sharp focus for many individuals and families. While the mortality rate remains relatively low, the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 is still hugely significant; and, for families who have lost loved ones, the effects of the virus are all too real.

For many people, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in less hours at work, reduced pay and lost jobs. For those who have alimony and child support obligations, this can present particular challenges. In addition to paying for their housing, utilities, gas and other daily living expenses, former spouses who owe alimony and child support must find a way to satisfy these additional obligations as well. This is a scenario our McKinney family lawyers are seeing with increasing frequency during the pandemic.

While the COVID-19 crisis has put many aspects of life on hold, it has also created an enormous amount of new stress for many families. From spending months on end in close quarters to dealing with financial strain caused by business closures and job losses, the COVID-19 crisis has negatively impacted couples in Texas in many different ways. If you were considering a divorce before the crisis began, or if the crisis has forced you to reexamine your marriage, we encourage you to speak with one of our McKinney divorce lawyers about your situation.