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    Current Clients: COVID-19 Update

    Apr 01, 2020

    The COVID-19 outbreak has had a profound effect on businesses around the country. The team at Jennifer Fairfax, LLC is able to continue many of our operations while taking steps to prevent disease transmission


    Our goal is to provide our current clients with continuity of service and personal attention. We will do everything we can to continue supporting you.

    Here’s what to know about getting help during the COVID-19 outbreak:


     We Are Continuing to Work on All Cases Remotely


    We are still open for business and continuing efforts on all our current cases. We have always worked virtually using our cell phones as the primary point of contact with clients. We also conduct meetings via Zoom, Skype and phone. Our outreach to hospitals, courts, ICPC offices, counsel, and colleagues is continuing via email and telephone.


     You Can Still Set an Appointment With Us


    We are accepting appointments. Email is the best way to reach us.


     You Can Still Send Us Documents


    You are welcome to send documents to our office by postal mail. You can also leave documents in the drop box outside the office door. If you use the drop box, please email us in advance and let us know to expect your documents. This helps us ensure their security.


     Court Operations Have Resumed 


    Court operations have resumed. Some courts are continuing to have remote/virtual hearings, while others are holding in-person hearings. As some courts are still backlogged, it can take some additional time to get a court date scheduled and for the court to send out paperwork. .


     ICPC is Still in Operation


    The ICPC office is still processing referrals. ICPC is doing a great job of getting adoptive parents home as soon as possible!


     We Are Working on Contracts for ART Clients


    Work is still underway for ART clients during the COVID-19 outbreak. We will continue with contracts and other legal requirements during this period so you are ready to go when medical procedures resume. Until then, please contact your matching program and IVF clinic staff. They will advise you on the steps you can take to continue moving forward.


     Parentage Orders Are Still Proceeding


    Our goal is to ensure parental rights are protected under all circumstances. We are in touch with courts as needed to obtain the necessary orders.

    Please don’t hesitate to send us an email or leave a message by phone, even after normal business hours. We will be in touch as soon as possible. You do not need to come to our office.

    For compassionate help from adoption and ART law experts, contact us today.

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