{"id":2652,"date":"2020-03-17T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2652"},"modified":"2020-03-17T10:44:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:44:00","slug":"domestic-violence-is-never-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2652","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Violence is never OK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Domestic violence remains an unfortunate and unwarranted presence in the lives of many NJ citizens. Domestic violence comes in many forms and affects not only the victim, but the extended family; possibly for years down the road. With family members possibly being confined to their homes, with the added stressors of children being off from school, financial concerns, and the juggling of work responsibilities, the environment can quickly lead to elevated tensions.  Sadly, domestic violence may result.  These are trying times: BUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS NEVER AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE AND ONE SHOULD NEVER FEEL THAT THEY ARE WITHOUT LEGAL PROTECTIONS.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victims of domestic violence can call the police or file a complaint in their local municipal or Superior Court. You may have heard that certain courts are closing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or will be closing. As of now (3-15-2020) municipal and Superior courts remain open to address any domestic violence complaints that may arise. Do not hesitate to access the resources necessary to protect yourself.  The Durst Firm remains available to assist should the need arise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domestic violence remains an unfortunate and unwarranted presence in the lives of many NJ citizens. Domestic violence comes in many forms and affects not only the victim, but the extended family; possibly for years down the road. With family members &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2652\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-durstfirm-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6omM8-GM","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":831,"url":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=831","url_meta":{"origin":2652,"position":0},"title":"Intent to harm is required for a finding of domestic violence","author":"Sandy Durst","date":"August 4, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 Here is a case that brings some clarity to the often muddy waters of NJ domestic violence law.\u00a0 The law rightfully recognizes that couples may often have legitmate reasons to argue and that not all fights warrant a finding of domestic violence even when there is a physical altercation.\u00a0\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Durst Firm News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Durst Firm News","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?cat=28"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":994,"url":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=994","url_meta":{"origin":2652,"position":1},"title":"No right to appointed counsel in NJ Domestic Violence cases","author":"Sandy Durst","date":"January 28, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"As reported in the NJ Law Journal, litigants in family court domestic violence cases do not have a right to court appointed attorneys.\u00a0 Given that the consequences of a domestic violence hearing can be significant - no matter what side of the case you may find yourself - retaining the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Durst Firm News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Durst Firm News","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?cat=28"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":2972,"url":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2972","url_meta":{"origin":2652,"position":2},"title":"Know how to protect yourself from domestic violence","author":"Sandy Durst","date":"January 21, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Superbowl is a few weeks away. While most people can enjoy the game with family and friends, some cannot. Whether fueled by alcohol, gambling, or other factors, statistics sadly show that the domestic violence escalates around this time. If you find yourself to be the victim of domestic violence\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Durst Firm News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Durst Firm News","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?cat=28"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":911,"url":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=911","url_meta":{"origin":2652,"position":3},"title":"Prior history of Domestic Violence not proper basis to issue a restraining order","author":"Sandy Durst","date":"October 15, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"When a victim of domestic violence is seeking a restraining order, NJ courts are required to examine the acts or acts which prompted the request for a temporary restraining order as well as the past history of domestic violence, if any exists.\u00a0 The prior acts do not have to have\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Durst Firm News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Durst Firm News","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?cat=28"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":1125,"url":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=1125","url_meta":{"origin":2652,"position":4},"title":"Domestic Violence and the loss of firearms license","author":"Sandy Durst","date":"June 27, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Domestic violence is a serious issue and the State of New Jersey takes the ongoing safety of the victim seriously. 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