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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 9, 2017
In custody cases in Massachusetts – what is the difference between physical custody and legal custody and visitation or parenting plan. Physical custody means who your child or children will be living with. Legal custody means who will be making the important decisions about your child’s life which can include educational, medical or religious. Not […]
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NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 7, 2017
The Trial Court has issued new child support guidelines in Massachusetts and the new guidelines will go into effect September 15, 2017. Some significant changes, including increasing the minimum support order to $25.00 per week, removing parenting time and child support calculations that were on the prior guidelines. The new guidelines will also include a […]
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In a DCF Case, what if I Disagree with something other than a Supported 51A which you can file a Fair Hearing Appeal or Court Case.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 4, 2017
You can get a Fair Hearing that are described in other blogs in certain kinds of DCF decisions, but there is the opportunity to file something called “Grievance Process” and for example: you can file a Grievance, depending on how DCF is treating you, but again, you want to be really careful before you just […]
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7 Things to Know About the New MA Child Support Guidelines

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On August 31, 2017
There are some big changes surrounding child support in Massachusetts and it may impact people in a variety of ways. It does make sense to re-calculate child support now versus at the time of any order. The new calculations can be used to change or modify by agreement or contested. The updates impact new cases. […]
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What if I don’t like my DCF Worker, what can I do?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On August 21, 2017
To a degree, you want to try and get along with your worker. DCF may very well hold it against you, if you cannot get along or seem to cooperate. What I tell people is that you want treat it as though the person is your boss or a supervisor; even if you have a […]
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In DCF Cases, What Happens at a 72-Hour Hearing?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 10, 2017
Any case in Juvenile Court is a closed session, meaning only the parties in the case and sometimes the foster care provider or the grandparents if they have placement can be present and sometimes other attorneys will be present, but it is not an open to the public courtroom, like District Court or criminal cases. […]
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DCF – What is a Care and Protection Case?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 26, 2017
A care and protection case is when a Petitioner (usually DCF) claims that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect while in the parents care. The case would be heard by a Juvenile Court Judge. This is something that is very serious and it can result potentially in termination of your parental rights. […]
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