On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Saturday, August 25, 2012. As readers in Sussex County may know, accusations of spousal abuse or other forms of domestic violence can turn a family upside down. These claims can cause emotional distress for victims and for those accused. Recently, such accusations […]
From spinal cord injury to Ironman U.S. Championship
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Saturday, August 25, 2012. In an inspiring story of recovery, a Skillman resident recently competed in the New York-New Jersey Ironman U.S. Championship five years after he was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver. Few who suffer spinal cord injury, as […]
Alimony reform still being discussed in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, August 24, 2012. Many New Jersey residents are likely aware by this point that there is a large movement afoot to reform the state’s alimony award process for people who are getting a divorce. The issue is a thorny one, because there […]
New Jersey officer attacked by pit bill during weapons arrest
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, August 13, 2012. Police do their best to protect the general public from becoming victims of crime. Of course, there is some assumed risk that goes along with the job, but that does not mean anyone, even a New Jersey police […]
How to prepare for marriage after divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Monday, August 13, 2012. Though most New Jersey couples probably do not think much of divorce as they approach their wedding day, the reality is that circumstances can change over time and martial dissolution may become the best option. Anyone who has already […]
New law in New Jersey protects accident victims’ rights
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 9, 2012. We would like to extend a hearty welcome to readers of our New Jersey personal injury blog. We started this blog to discuss current issues that we think you’ll find interesting. From auto accidents to animal bites, nursing home […]
Hanover police seek Domestic Violence Response Team volunteers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Domestic violence is a problem in every community throughout the country, and townships in New Jersey are no exception. To help victims of domestic abuse, the Hanover Township Police Department and the Jersey Battered Women’s Service recently sent […]
Woman ordered to pay $150,000 in child support for Russian boy
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Friday, August 3, 2012. Parents in New Jersey who have gone through a divorce know that matters of child support and child custody can be decided upon outside of court. But, of course, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes extra effort is necessary […]
How do you co-parent after a divorce?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Parenting can be rewarding, challenging and frustrating all at once. It gets even more complex after a couple divorces. Some people have to ask themselves, “How am I going to do this?” Particularly if there are hard feelings after […]
Is divorce in New Jersey easier without children?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 20, 2012. A recent article in the Huffington Post asks a question that may interest Sussex County residents who are considering or going through a divorce. Is divorce easier for people who don’t have children? Of course, some factors simply aren’t […]
