On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, January 19, 2018. A recent study focused on emergency medical personnel indicates that a large percentage of first responders believe victims are at least partially responsible for incidents of domestic violence. Reporting published in the Journal of Legal and Forensic Medicine […]
How violence in marriage spills over into co-parenting
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, November 13, 2017. Individuals who are subjected to abuse during their marriage may experience harassment during the first year of co-parenting a child with their former spouses. The level and type of harassment depends on what type of abuse those in […]
Domestic violence victims more vulnerable during disasters
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, September 18, 2017. When New Jersey residents face serious and life-threatening disasters, those who are in abusive situations can be vulnerable. On top of restricting access to basic human needs and increasing stress, events such as hurricanes can increase the prevalence […]
Accusations of domestic abuse in child custody cases
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, April 24, 2017. Emotions often run high during child custody disputes, and family law judges in New Jersey and around the country frequently have to determine whether or not there is any truth to inflammatory accusations. While malicious comments made in […]
How spousal abuse may make divorce difficult
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, October 31, 2016. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New Jersey and around the country, but the issue may be overshadowed by other causes like curing breast cancer. While that is of course a worthy endeavor, domestic violence is […]
Domestic violence victims prone to traumatic brain injuries
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, September 12, 2016. Domestic violence is a pervasive problem nationwide, and some victims in New Jersey could be suffering from traumatic brain injuries inflicted by their abusers. Physicians suspect that repeated beatings can lead to problems like memory loss and confusion. […]
Allegations of domestic violence during custody disputes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, March 14, 2016. New Jersey residents may be aware that several scientific studies have found that individuals who suffer mistreatment as children are more likely to mete out abuse as adults. Children who are physically abused by their parents often develop […]
Legal aid for domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, January 14, 2016. When New Jersey women suffer abuse in their home, people think that a women’s shelter will give them a way to escape. Although shelters provide an important service for domestic violence victims, access to legal support allows people […]
Mass shootings can be connected to domestic violence
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, December 4, 2015. While many couples in New Jersey have healthy, stable marriages, some relationships are deeply troubled. Some spouses identify these problems in their marriage and take action by seeking counseling and other support. In some cases, the problems in […]
The serious problem of domestic violence
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Unfortunately, many cases involving families include allegations and incidences of acts of domestic violence perpetrated by one partner on the other. Every year, tens of thousands of domestic violence incidents are reported in New Jersey, while countless others […]
