{"id":2736,"date":"2021-01-16T09:03:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T14:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2736"},"modified":"2021-01-16T09:03:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T14:03:28","slug":"is-it-over-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedurstfirm.com\/?p=2736","title":{"rendered":"Is it over yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet and here at The Durst Firm there is little we can do about that except continue to operate in a safe, client-focused manner as we have since the beginning.  However, if this questions pertains to your marriage, we can certainly help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing when the marriage is truly &#8220;over&#8221; and its time for a divorce is an uniquely personal decision and one that everyone needs to make for themselves. Absent compelling circumstances, we do not offer an opinion as to whether a potential client should proceed with a divorce.  Frankly, our response could be seen as self-serving.  Our function is to discuss the facts and circumstances of your situation with you and offer advice and guidance based on twenty years of family law experience in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the pandemic we have evaluated and refined how we do business; all with an eye towards continuing to provide high quality legal services during this unprecedented times. Technology upgrades have been performed providing the ability to work with clients remotely and safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting trials, hearings, and settlement conferences in a virtual world has presented new challenges.  As seasoned court room advocates, we have met these challenges head on.  Frankly, there are court functions that have been enhanced and made more efficient in response to the ongoing public health crisis.  For our clients, more efficient means less cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By continuing to work together and take the necessary precautions we can, and will, see the end of the pandemic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working together, relying on all the skill and experience The Durst Firm has to offer, we can see you through the end of your marriage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet and here at The Durst Firm there is little we can do about that except continue to operate in a safe, client-focused manner as we have since the beginning. 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