Fort Lauderdale Family Law Lawyer Steven E. Blumenthal Home
COVID-19 Update: How We are Serving and Protecting our Clients
Please contact us at (954) 636-7498 or steveb@sblumenthal.com, for assistance with your legal matter.
Is Your Office Currently Open During Normal Business Hours?Yes.
When And How Can I Contact You?At (954) 636-7498 or steveb@sblumenthalla.com.
What Video Chat Platforms Do You Offer For Clients?I primarily use Microsoft teams – I send you a link for the meeting that you click on, and all you will need for the video conference is a computer or phone with a camera, microphone, and web-browser.
Are You Accepting New Clients?Yes
How Can I Get Updates Regarding The Status Of My Case Or Legal Matter?By calling or emailing. I answer most questions unless they are very simple by calling you, and we have the option for video conferences as well.
Are Courts Open In My Area? What If I Can’t Come To Court Because I’m Sick Or Quarantined?Yes. Some hearings are still being conducted via Zoom, for example something called Motion Calendar, and also Uncontested Divorces in Broward County. In Miami-Dade there is currently no requirement to appear in person or via Zoom for a final hearing for an Uncontested Divorce. Uncontested Divorces in Miami are handled by submitting a Final Judgment and other documents to the Judge electronically through the Court’s website.
If a hearing or trial is scheduled as an “in-person” hearing, i.e. a hearing held in front of the Judge at the Courthouse for which parties and witnesses are required to appear in person, what I’ve seen that Judges grant exceptions if someone has Covid or is in quarantine for Covid.
Will Scheduled Depositions, Mediation, Arbitration, Or Settlement Negotiations Occur As Planned?Yes. We have resumed in-person meetings, but many, for example mediations, we can continue to do via video conference if parties prefer.
Please feel free to reach out to us with questions at any time.
