The Courts may be closed to everyone (except for emergencies), but the Collaborative Process is available to resolve conflict without utilizing the court system, and is now more than ever able to help those who need it!
As reflected in this article (as many people may or may not know), the court systems are closed (and so are municipal government agencies) for anything except emergencies. So, what does this mean? You can neither get a license to marry nor commence a divorce action.
HOWEVER, there is another way! The Collaborative Process, which resolves conflict WITHOUT using the Court System, and the organization I belong to, Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals, are still here to offer you an alternative solution! The issues of your marriage can be identified, settled and an agreement finalized - completely outside of the court system while still protecting the interests of your family. It's a more holistic approach to resolving conflict or getting a divorce.