COVID divorce is very real, say lawyers on the front lines of marriage breakdowns’
Focus on the Family has described the difficulties in this article:
In the midst of our current COVID-19 pandemic, we’re told to stay home when possible, social distance and in some cases go into quarantine with zero contact outside our homes. Even in the best marriages, this arrangement can cause friction – especially if both spouses are suddenly working from home and/or are out of work entirely.
But for marriages where abuse is present – whether physical, verbal and/or emotional – this new normal can quickly become a safety issue.
Some spouses may feel reprieve when their destructive husband or wife goes to work, or when they themselves are able to leave the home to go to work. Maybe going to a library or a park with your children is a much-needed escape from the difficult reality inside your home. Maybe your weekly church attendance provides you with solace. When these options are suddenly taken away, and the stress that comes with our current climate increases, destructive behaviors can unfortunately go unchecked.
Focus on the Family Canada wants you to know that if you are dealing with this in your own home, or you know someone who is, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and find safety.
The following link will provide you with phone numbers for support if needed.
https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/when-covid-19-isolation-increases-the-risk-of-marital-abuse
~Lorna