On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, March 4, 2013. Generally, in places like New Jersey and throughout the country, families are who people go to for love and support. The unconditional love many relatives have for each other helps people get through the difficult times in life. […]
Domestic Violence
Bills passed in New Jersey may help domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Victims of domestic violence are often put into difficult situations, causing them to feel trapped. It may seem impossible to find any solution using the law. Recently, the New Jersey State Assembly has recognized this, and in response […]
New Jersey man arrested on domestic violence and assault charges
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, January 28, 2013. As Sussex County, readers know, relationships can be very difficult at times. Sometimes arguments become heated and emotions rise very quickly, often resulting in an individual saying or doing something he or she may regret later. What results […]
Bill would let domestic violence victims appear via TV
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, December 17, 2012. Victims of violence at the hands of a spouse or domestic partner are often too intimidated by their abuser to appear in court. Sometimes the fear of testifying is enough to allow the accused abuser to get off […]
Hurricane is especially tough for domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, November 19, 2012. As many readers in New Jersey and the surrounding East Coast are aware, Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating effect on many people’s lives. They have been without power, and gas shortages and public transit outages have made […]
A new domestic violence crime is proposed in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, October 19, 2012. Sussex County residents should be aware that there could soon be a new crime on the New Jersey statute books. The new crime would make it illegal to commit a domestic violence act in front of a child […]
New Jersey State Senators want tougher domestic violence laws
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, September 24, 2012. Readers in New Jersey may be interested to hear about some surprising statistics State Senator Barbara Buono recently conveyed. One in four women and one in seven men will become the victim of domestic violence at some point […]
NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson accused of spousal abuse
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 […]
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 […]
