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How to change your name when getting a Divorce?

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On November 21, 2016

If you have filed for divorce, there is a box on the Complaint for Divorce where you can check and resume your former name and list your former name. If you filed the divorce, but not made that request, but has not been finalized, you can simply file a Motion on or before the date […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On November 14, 2016

It means that if the divorce is not final regarding that waiting period of 120 or 190 days, you cannot get remarried during that time until the divorce is actually final. A more practical impact for most people maybe the divorce date, it can impact health insurance, alimony, and other things that you may put […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On November 4, 2016

There are two forms of filing: 1. Contested or a 1A Divorce; and 2. Contested or a 1B Divorce. In Massachusetts if it is considered a “no fault” or “fault”, it basically means the same as “contested” or “uncontested”. Contested means that if one party disagrees with the divorce or more importantly the terms of […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On October 28, 2016

It is required by the Probate and Family Court that in the best interest of the child, parents need to receive education about the children’s emotional needs and effects of divorce on the child’s behavior and development. If there is a minor child in a divorce action, there are specifically approved state parenting education programs […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On October 21, 2016

A Conditional Custody is such that the Judge can find that there is enough evidence to support DCF’s request for temporary custody, but can also decide if there can be conditions put in place where the child(ren) can be returned to the parents or custodians. They can include general conditions as allowed in probation; a […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On October 10, 2016

You should dress in a way that is conservative and shows respect for the court. You also need to be appropriate by not chewing gum. You are not generally allowed to eat or drink in the courthouse; never mind the court room. A crucial step is to be on time. If you miss the hearing, […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On October 3, 2016

Going to your local court is recommended where you can get a Petition for Adoption and Affidavit for the Petitioner for the Adoption. You will need a certified long form copy of child’s birth certificate and you can obtain this from the Registry of Vital Records from the city or town the child was born. […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 30, 2016

Even famous people like Prince did not have a Will. The idea behind a Will is that the role in getting your assets or your estate to the people at the right time and also at times deals with the tax rate. If you die without a Will, it means that you die intestate and […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 23, 2016

Sometimes DCF will get parents to agree to a safety plan with a variety of tasks and a plan that the parents are asked to do. The parents can be forced to agree to placing their children outside of the home and many other provisions without necessarily fully understanding them. It can end up later […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 16, 2016

Sometimes I get questions about what a DCF Assessment is. Usually what that means is a 45-day family assessment. That is the point where the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) is involved for one or a couple of reasons. First, is that you might have signed up for voluntary services with DCF. Second, if […]

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How to change your name when getting a Divorce?

What does it mean when the divorce is actually final?

What are the different ways to file for Divorce in Massachusetts?

What is Parenting Education Program for in Divorce Cases?

What is Conditional Custody After a 72-hour hearing in a DCF case?

Tips for going to Court

Forms you need to fill out if you are filing for Adoption.

What happens if you don’t have a Will?

Safety Planning with DCF

DCF Assessments