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What is Parental Unfitness?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 5, 2019
There are a variety of factors in the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 210, Section 3C to determine parental unfitness.  Not limited but includes where the parents abused or neglected the child or another immediate family member. The parents have maintained contact with the child for previous 6 months. The child who is 4 or older […]
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In Massachusetts What is Considered the Home State?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 2, 2019
There is something called the “UCCJEA” where the home state is for an initial custody order and where the child has resided for the prior 6 months leading up to the divorce so long as one parent continues to reside in that state.  That means that the Home State would be the controlling state and […]
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Can Emoji’s be a Criminal Offense?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 25, 2019
Although I have not seen this in my practice, there was a recent article in CNN about whether emoji’s can be looked at as a threat; such as can a knife emoji double as a threat to kill someone.  According to CNN’s article the reported cases have been increasing significantly while still a fairly low […]
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In Massachusetts for a DCF Case, who is a Mandated Reporter?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 18, 2019
That would include but not limited to: physicians medical interns hospital personnel; engage in the examination or care treatment of people; medical examiners; emergency medical technicians; dentists; nurses; optometrists; chiropractors; public or private teachers; educational administrators; including family and also guidance counselors; childcare licensers including department of education and childcare, early educators; including pre-school, childcare […]
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Divorced Parents in Massachusetts and College Contributions

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 17, 2019
There has always been a lot of controversy about college contribution responsibilities for divorced or divorcing parents. As it is getting more and more expensive for students to attend college, parental financial contribution can end up being a crucial element in the divorce settlement and in a further modification after the settlement. The courts have […]
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Frequently Asked Questions in Massachusetts:

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 14, 2019
In Massachusetts can I Stop or Suspend Visits because I am not getting Child Support? Massachusetts does not allow you to stop visits even if you are not getting child support you can file a Contempt action. Other states may allow that, but not Massachusetts. One Question People ask is if One Attorney can represent […]
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Frequently Asked Questions in Massachusetts:

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 11, 2019
How Long will it Take for My Divorce in Massachusetts become Final?  A divorce will be final 90 days after the judge issues what is called “Divorce Decree or Divorce Judgment”.  The Decree itself is called a “Nisi”. There is that waiting period of time where the court will then issue a final decree called […]
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Frequently Asked Questions in Massachusetts:

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 7, 2019
In Massachusetts how do I determine Which County to File a Divorce?  It is called a “Venue” which talks about the local courts and which to file a divorce action.  In Massachusetts a divorce is filed in what is called the “Probate and Family Court” and the appropriate place to file is the county of […]
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