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Frequently asked Questions in Massachusetts regarding Divorce

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 22, 2019

Is Massachusetts What is Considered a No-Fault Divorce State? In Massachusetts there are 7 what would be called “fault grounds or reasons”. There are also no-fault grounds. No fault divorce is called “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. There can be faults or reasons for the divorce, but they are plead out as no-fault and both […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 18, 2019

The court looks at what is in the child’s best interest. Some factors that might be good for parents to think about is the level of tension between the parents. So, the height of the level of tension, if there is restraining orders or criminal cases that would be the highest level. There is always […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 15, 2019

If I am not sure How much either I am behind on the child support payments or the other parent owes me, how do I figure that out? The Department of Revenue “DOR” is involved with something called “Wage Assignment”. They keep track of the payments and you can get a print out from the […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 11, 2019

Nowadays there are more and more times when there are disputes with the school. Some of the time it does rise to the level of neglect or abuse on the parents or the caregivers but there also seems to be a variety of circumstances where if the parents and the school disagree regarding possible Individual […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 8, 2019

If a child is removed from the parents but there has not yet been a 72-hour hearing, where does the child live? Until the 72-hour hearing is held, concluded and the judge makes a decision, DCF is the one that usually decides where the child lives. DCF has the option of placing the child with […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 4, 2019

What happens if the alleged or punitive father cannot be located or does not participate in any DNA Testing? The Judge can consider all relevant information including testimony and affidavits; particularly if one parent fails to appear or submit to the testing, you can determine paternity in that action. What does Home State Refer To? […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On July 1, 2019

How do I Establish Paternity without a Court Order? If the parents are not married but both parties agree that the alleged father is in fact the father; there is something called a “Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage” it is a form that can be executed and avoids DNA testing in determining paternity. It is very […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On June 27, 2019

It should be understood that the unmarried mother has the right to determine a child’s last name. Even if a father believes that establishing paternity means that the child will automatically adopt the fathers last name, that is not the case. Even if the fathers name appears on the birth certificate, the last name is […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On June 24, 2019

The court will look at what is in the best interest of the child. This can include things such as the age and the maturity level of the child; the child’s individual and specific needs; the relationship between the parents; the geographical locations of the parents; the parents work schedules; if there are allegations of […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On June 20, 2019

There are 3 major legal issues related to unmarried parents. First, is establishing paternity. Second is child support and third is visitation. For Paternity to be established, you have to show that you are the legal parent. Typically, this is done by both parents signing a form in the hospital or the City or Town […]

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Frequently asked Questions in Massachusetts regarding Divorce

FOR A PARENTING PLAN WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN MASSACHUSETTS?

Frequently Asked Question about Child Support in Massachusetts.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKES AN UNTRUE OR AN EXAGGERATED ALLEGATION AGAINST DCF?

Frequently Asked Questions in Massachusetts for DCF Cases regarding 72-Hour Hearings.

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A Frequently Asked Question About the Last Name of an Unmarried Mother’s Child.

What does the Court Consider creating parenting, order parenting plans or visitation orders?

WHAT ARE THE THREE LEGAL PARTS OF HAVING A CHILD WHEN THE PARENTS ARE NOT MARRIED?