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Trial Courts Announced Subject to Change What is called a Triage Plan to Reduce the Number of People in Court.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 16, 2020
Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1-20 Juvenile Court – [https://www.mass.gov/doc/juvenile-court-standing-order-1-20-court-operations-under-the-exigent-circumstances-created-by/download] Please look at the links for the most up to date information. This is not official. Given the actual circumstances by the Coronavirus for Care & Protection matters or DCF cases the custody hearings the Judge may have done by video conference or telephone.  […]
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Trial Courts Announced Subject to Change What is called a Triage Plan to Reduce the Number of People in Court.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 16, 2020
Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1-20 Please look at the links for the most up to date information. This is not official. Probate Court – [https://www.mass.gov/doc/probate-and-family-court-standing-order-1-20-court-operations-under-the-exigent-circumstances/download] Triage or Standing Order regarding the Exigent Circumstances by Coronavirus by the Probate and Family Court. Again, the Probate and Family Court is closed along with all the […]
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Trial Courts Closed to the Public on 3/16 and 3/17.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 16, 2020
Please look at the links for the most up to date information. This is not official. Due to the Coronavirus all trial courts in Massachusetts are closed Monday and Tuesday, March 16th and 17th. 
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How do I Divorce a Spouse who is outside of the United States?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 12, 2020
If you are living in Massachusetts but you are married to a spouse who is living outside of the country is it hard to get a divorce?  It depends.  The requirement for getting a divorce in Massachusetts is one of the parties has to have lived in Massachusetts for the past year.  You could go […]
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What Happens in terms of Evidence in a Restraining Order?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 2, 2020
In a Restraining Order the Judges are encouraged to use fundamental fairness in making decisions regarding evidence. Many of the rules that you would otherwise see in a criminal or civil trial such as hearsay, authenticity of evidence is flexibly applied by the court. The Judge can also ask you questions, and the other side […]
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In Massachusetts is a Restraining Order Civil or Criminal?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 27, 2020
In Massachusetts a restraining order is a civil order that has criminal penalties. Sometimes people ask why it is not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Again, it is not a criminal order, but it does have criminal penalties attached and it is a civil order.
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What are Mutual Restraining Orders in Massachusetts?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 20, 2020
Mutual Restraining Orders are when both sides are seeking Restraining Orders and a Judge can issue a Mutual Restraining Order but is required to make a written finding. They are only where both parties are able to convince a Judge they have suffered abuse and both parties need protection.  It is very rare, and I […]
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