On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Divorce can be a difficult time in a New Jersey resident’s life. When one’s spouse is a bully who thrives on control and manipulation, it becomes all the more important to protect oneself during the divorce process. When attempting […]
Archives for June 2013
With the 4th approaching, NJ parents should be wary of fireworks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, June 27, 2013. While fireworks are illegal in New Jersey, some residents may choose to travel to other states in order to shoot off firecrackers and enjoy sparklers this Independence Day. Others, whether willfully or out of ignorance of this state’s […]
NJ bill would allow police to look at cell phones after accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, June 20, 2013. A proposal pending before the New Jersey legislature would allow law enforcement officers investigating a car collision to demand and then inspect the cell phones of the motorists involved in the wreck. While some critics of this measure […]
Divorce and property division for New Jersey residents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. New Jersey residents who are facing divorce likely have many issues that need to be sorted out through the divorce process. Alimony, child support, child custody and housing are just a few. Property division is a challenge in nearly […]
Animal bites must be reported in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, June 14, 2013. In the warmer summer months, New Jersey residents and their pets are out and about more frequently. Whether it is walks around the neighborhood, a trip to the beach or a hike at a state park, people are […]
Tips for handling a modern-day child custody dispute
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. New Jersey residents involved in child custody disputes may find that the traditional custody rulings have started to change. Historically, courts would award mothers full custody because mothers typically were the ones staying home and raising the kids. […]
New Jersey company helps make nursing homes safer
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, June 7, 2013. America is aging — quickly. As more and more baby boomers are hitting retirement, more people are choosing nursing homes and assisted living facilities to take care of their aging parents and grandparents. With this growing nursing […]
Parent’s questionable acts may impact child custody arrangements
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Most parents going through child custody disputes hope that the judges hearing their matters see them in the best light possible. In New Jersey, family courts consider the best interests of the children affected by their decisions, and […]