Our client, John Smith, visited our office last week and retained our services for a Family Law case. I met with John in my office and he stated that the past year has been very difficult for him in his personal life.Quick and Fast Heating and Electric has been doing very well, but it has taken a toll on his marriage. John has had to devote much of his time and energy to the business. As you may recall from previous intake sheets, Mr. Smith is married to Laura Smith. John and Laura have had a strained relationship for some time but the stress of starting and managing a successful business proved too much for their marriage. John and Laura have decided to divorce and John has come to our office for our assistance in filing for divorce.

Please review the Dallas County Family Courts website information. Then draft a memo with the following information:

• Is the COVID-19 outbreak still affecting the family courts? If so, how? (This information is found on the Dallas County Family Courts website posted below). In the memo, explain how we should advise John Smith about any potential delays in his lawsuit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Also, find the Local Rules of the Family Courts of Dallas County.After reviewing the rules, attach a copy of these rules to your memo.