Have payment terms that incentivise clients to keep the project moving, such as billing to specific dates
Add a 'pause clause' to your contract
If your client is unhappy with the progress and their refusal to pay is accompanied with a threat, contact your insurer. Your professional indemnity insurance might be able to help
If your client is claiming loss of income due to missing a deadline or asking for compensation to hire other freelancers, contact your insurer. Your professional indemnity insurance might be able to help
Have payment terms that incentivise clients to keep the project moving, such as billing to specific dates
Add a 'pause clause' to your contract
If your client is unhappy with the progress and their refusal to pay is accompanied with a threat, contact your insurer. Your professional indemnity insurance might be able to help
If your client is claiming loss of income due to missing a deadline or asking for compensation to hire other freelancers, contact your insurer. Your professional indemnity insurance might be able to help