{"id":2677,"date":"2020-06-08T07:35:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T11:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2677"},"modified":"2020-06-08T07:35:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T11:35:45","slug":"nj-family-court-remains-open-and-operating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2677","title":{"rendered":"NJ Family Court remains open and operating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Continuing to serve our client\u2019s through this pandemic has been a challenge but we are proud to say that The Durst Firm has remained able to provide uninterrupted service to both existing and new clients during this time.  We hope anyone reading this remains safe and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have provided continuing updates to our current clients as to how their case can and will move forward in this new and challenging environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When speaking with individuals calling to arrange a consultation, too many of the calls go something like this: \u201cI\u2019d really like to get my divorce started\/file for child support\/enforce my settlement agreement\/seek to relocate out of state with my child, etc, etc, BUT..\u201d And I know that the their next words will be \u201cthe courts are closed\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THIS IS NOT ACCURATE.  Please know that while the courts are still not conducting in person appearances except in very limited circumstances they remain open and are conducting business. You can file for divorce. Motions can be filed and oral arguments continue to be conducted by phone and\/or video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to move forward with your family law matter you can. And the Durst Firm is here to help.  Our focus is on family law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Continuing to serve our client\u2019s through this pandemic has been a challenge but we are proud to say that The Durst Firm has remained able to provide uninterrupted service to both existing and new clients during this time. 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