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Minors Getting Married in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 29, 2013
For the first time in my practice, I was in Probate Court and watched two parents have their 16 year olds in Court petitioning the Court to allow the minors to marry; and which was allowed.  The parents appeared to have given well thought out reasons, and the children were asked about it as well.  […]
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Limitation to Guardianship

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 18, 2013
There can be limitations set for the Guardianship; including, issues such as care for self where they can put in the guardianship that the person still retains the right to be responsible for bathing, dressing, dental care and things of that nature, and they still retain the right to choose and determine daily meals, communicate […]
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The Alimony Reform Act and Modification

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 15, 2013
Some of the durational limits set forth in the new Alimony Act is if its solely being filed because of the “durational limits”.  If your married for 5 years or less the Modification can be filed on or after March 1, 2013.  If you are married 10 years or less the Modification can be filed […]
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RESOURSES: For Battered Women Shelters and Resources in the Area

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On October 31, 2013
There is the Brockton Family and Community Resources where there crisis hotline is 508-583-6498 and the toll free hotline is 888-583-2045.   Attleboro – New Hope the crisis hotline is: 1-800-323-HOPE or 4673.   Fall River – My Sister’s Place the crisis hotline is: 508-677-0224 and Stanley Street Women’s Shelter: 508-675-0087.   New Bedford – […]
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Changing your name in MA

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On October 30, 2013
You do not need to go to court to change your name.  You are allowed to change your name as long as it is not for an illegal or dishonest reason( know a scommon law change).  However, it is much easier to legally change your name which does require that you go to court.  You […]
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Getting Public records in MA

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On October 28, 2013
You have a statutory right to inspect a large number of public records ( Chapter 66 sec 10a-MGL).  You may need to pay a fee but that must be reasonable to cover the cost of searching, redacting copying and so forth.  The custodian of the record has up to 10 days to refuse or comply […]
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Filing fees for Bristol Probate Court

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On October 25, 2013
How fees are paid can be now done by either money order or by check.  If they are mailed, mail it to the Registry of Probate at 40 Broadway Street, Taunton, MA 02780.  You can also pay in person with check, money order, cash or a major credit card at the Taunton address or at […]
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Paternity Issues in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 20, 2013
In Massachusetts paternity needs to be established in order to determine the child’s legal father if the parties are not married.  There are different ways that it can be done.   One is, simply signing an Acknowledgement of Paternity.  Father and mother state that the father is the child’s father; and it would appear on […]
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