On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 24, 2013. After a divorce, parents have different options when it comes to the custody of their children. One option is that they can choose to create a child custody agreement where they themselves decide which parent should have custody […]
New Jersey asset management company helps finance divorces
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Our New Jersey readers may not know that a new financing industry that has emerged within the legal field. It is called divorce financing, and it aims to give litigants who wouldn’t normally be able to pay for their […]
Expert in domestic violence testifies in Arias murder trial
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, April 12, 2013. Readers in Newton, New Jersey have probably heard about the Jodi Arias murder trial that is currently taking place. The young woman faces a possible death sentence if she is convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of […]
New hope for New Jersey residents suffering from paralysis
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Monday, March 25, 2013. Those in New Jersey who are suffering from paralysis may be interested to hear about a promising new experimental treatment being overseen by doctors in another state. The hope is that the treatment will be able to […]
New Jersey among states with child support laws for casinos
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Gamblers in New Jersey may be surprised to find out that when they win big at a casino, they may not be walking away with all of their expected winnings. Due to “casino interception” laws, if gamblers owe any […]
Lawmakers renew domestic violence bill to curb spousal abuse
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. […]
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 […]
Number of New Jersey car accident fatalities declines
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The good news for the people of New Jersey is that the state lost 32 fewer people to auto accidents in 2012 than it did in 2011. This marked a decrease of about 5 percent. On the other side […]
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 […]
New Jersey court allows dog sitter to sue for bite
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, January 7, 2013. A New Jersey appeals court has held that a pet sitter may sue the pet owners for a dog bite injury she received while caring for their golden retriever in exchange for money. The owners were on vacation at […]
