On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Newly engaged New Jersey couples usually believe their marriage is going to last forever. Of course the statistics paint a different picture regarding marriage and divorce. Couples interested in preserving their assets may want to consider drafting a prenuptial […]
Archives for January 2014
Rabies vaccines given out in Ocean City, New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Many New Jersey residents may have pets in their homes. From dogs to cats to more exotic varieties of animals, pet owners have a responsibility for their animals’ behavior. One of the first things someone bitten by an animal […]
2 teaching aides charged in school fight
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Friday, January 24, 2014. New Jersey parents want to protect their children from harm. They expect a high standard of care when their children go to school, childcare, or extracurricular activities. Adults who are put into positions of taking care of children have […]
Will a prenup affect child custody?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Many New Jersey couples who are planning on getting married may be considering a prenuptial agreement. These are popular among couples who may be older and have assets they would like to protect, or just in case something goes […]
When your spouse makes financial threats during a divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. What is a person to do when their spouse makes threats during a divorce? New Jersey residents who are going through a divorce know how emotionally challenging the situation can be. Many times there are disputes between spouses over […]
Icy driving in New Jersey leads to 2 deaths
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Inclement weather can lead to crashes because sometimes drivers don’t exercise proper caution. Actions that may be reasonable in good weather are not always reasonable when conditions are bad. Poor weather can be blamed for some crashes, but sometimes […]
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 […]
New Jersey 6-year-old killed in school bus accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Every parent’s worst nightmare unfolded recently when a 6-year-old New Jersey boy was killed in a school bus accident. The boy’s mother said she saw the accident happen. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, the accident occurred shortly […]
Things to remember when going through a divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, January 3, 2014. More divorces occur in January than in any other month. This could be for a number of reasons. One might be that people want to get through the holidays as a family or it could be that they want […]
New Jersey teen defeats odds, walks again
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Friday, January 3, 2014. A spinal cord injury due to a car accident can be devastating. It can affect a person’s stability, sense of mobility and sometimes can even confine someone to a wheelchair. Advances in medicine are rapidly increasing, but […]