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 […]
As the weather gets hotter, domestic violence increases
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, June 6, 2014. In New Jersey, along with the rest of the United States, domestic violence is common. Women, and sometimes men, are abused in many relationships, including dating relationships and marriages. A recent new article made the connection between an […]
Keeping teens safe from physical abuse while dating
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. February is National Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Many teens in New Jersey and everywhere else engage in dating relationships. Most relationships are fine, but some do involve dating violence or domestic violence. One in ten teens […]
Family of domestic violence victim lobbies for new law
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Domestic violence is incredibly prevalent in the United States. In New Jersey there are thousands of domestic violence victims each year, both men and women. One New Jersey family is working to establish a law that will help […]
Domestic violence prevalent throughout many relationships
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, November 14, 2013. New Jersey residents who are affected by domestic violence know how scary this crime can be. Domestic violence is so frightening that victims of are often too scared to escape their attacker. Many times, children are also involved […]
New Jersey’s new domestic violence act now in effect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, October 11, 2013. New Jersey residents who are involved in a domestic violenceincident know how frightening they can be to the victim and their family. When a person is hurt or threatened by someone they know and love, it can be […]
Jack White receives restraining order
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Going through a divorce in New Jersey is traumatic enough without the abuse of a spouse. When domestic violence, harassment and violent tempers are involved the divorce can become much harder. Emotions are charged and actions can lead […]