508‑828‑6540
4 Court Street, Taunton, MA

Blog

Frequently asked Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 14, 2019
Are there Formulas or Guidelines to determine Alimony like Child Support Cases?  The answer in Massachusetts is no.  There are not any formulas or guidelines that the courts are to use like child support matters where the Judge must make a finding plus or minus 2% points if they don’t follow the child support guidelines. […]
Read More

Frequently asked Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 10, 2019
What is Alimony?  Alimony or spousal support is the amount that one party may pay the other in a divorce action.  Massachusetts will often call it spousal support. In Divorce Cases is there always an Order of Alimony?  In Massachusetts there is not always an order of alimony, it depends on the financial circumstances of […]
Read More

Frequently asked Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 7, 2019
What is DYS in Massachusetts? DYS stands for the Department of Youth Services; which in Juvenile Court is a Juvenile Justice Agency and a directional facility.  It operates a variety of services not just secured locked facilities, but also a variety of different delinquency prevention substance abuse and other aspects. What is DCF? DCF is […]
Read More

In Massachusetts is there Emancipation for Children?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 4, 2019
In Massachusetts there is not a formal procedure for emancipation where a child ends the parents right to control the minor child or the parents right to participate in decision making about the child. If a child becomes emancipated, the parents lose their rights to determine where the child lives, goes to school and things […]
Read More

Frequently asked Questions for Divorce in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 3, 2019
Does an Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts require a Court Hearing?  Yes.  There is a court hearing even if there is a full Agreement and the divorce is uncontested. The Judge has to find that the Agreement is “fair and reasonable” and that the children are protected appropriately. You do need to go in front of […]
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions about Custody in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 1, 2019
In Massachusetts How does a Judge decide Custody if the Parents are not married? The mother has sole, legal and physical custody of the child if there is no court order and the parents are unmarried. However, going into court you can get a custody order such to either ask that the father seek sole […]
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Divorce in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 26, 2018
Can Children go to Court to Testify about who they want to Live with in Massachusetts in custody decisions? No.  The courts do not want children to be directly involved with the Judge or the court process.  There can be exceptions.  However, there are ways to get the child’s voice heard; including a Guardian Ad […]
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Divorce in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 20, 2018
What Happens in Massachusetts if we Change our Mind about a Divorce, but it has already been Filed?              You and your spouse, if you are both in agreement, can agree to Stipulate to Dismissing the Divorce action and you can always re-file in the future. What is the Difference between a Divorce and an […]
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Divorce in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 17, 2018
In Massachusetts Do I have to go to Court to get the Divorce Finalized?              Even for an uncontested or a simple divorce you do need to attend a hearing before a Judge and testify under oath to simple questions like the date of marriage, if it is an irretrievable breakdown, if you filled out […]
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Divorce in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 13, 2018
In Massachusetts What is a No-Fault Divorce?  There used to be that in a divorce you would have to prove that your soon to ex-spouse had done something wrong to be able to be granted the divorce. For example, adultery, abuse, insanity and things of that nature.  It used to be difficult to get a […]
Read More