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

Blog

How much will it cost to file for my Divorce?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 15, 2015
There is a court fee to file for a divorce and to get a Summons. The amount may change, but at the moment the filing fee is a $200.00 fee, plus a $15.00 surcharge and there is a Summons that costs $5.00. In addition, you have to serve your spouse and this can cost at […]
Read More

What are the Issues that are Decided in Divorce Case?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 8, 2015
This includes custody of the children; parenting schedule and visitation with the children; division of assets; which can include, home; bank accounts; stocks; cars; pension retirement accounts; alimony or support of the spouse. Who gets to live in the marital home? How the debt is divided, which can be credit cards; utility bills; medical bills […]
Read More

What is the Difference between a Divorce and Separate Support?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 1, 2015
Sometimes people choose not to get a divorce even though the parties chose to live apart, but they can remain married for a variety of reasons; including, religious; personal; financial reasons or arguably for the sake of the children. You may decide to file a Judgment of Separate Support or Judgment of Support which can […]
Read More

Who can get an Annulment in Massachusetts?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 19, 2015
One thing is you cannot get an annulment just because you had a short marriage. To get an Annulment you need to show that your marriage is something that is called “Void” or avoidable. That means that if you were not legally allowed to married in the first place and then the state would never […]
Read More

What is a Cahill Disposition in a Second Offense OUI Charge?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 3, 2015
That is if you are charged with a 2nd offense in Massachusetts. You may be eligible for something called the “Cahill Disposition” and it comes from a 2004 case law; which the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is required to honor the decision of the Court to treat a 2nd offense OUI as a 1st […]
Read More

What should I bring to my first appointment to discuss an OUI case?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 3, 2015
You do not need to bring anything to the first appointment. However, if you have a police report that would be helpful; if you have a bail slip or a copy of your notice of your license suspension; or a citation for the OUI. If you can get a copy of your driving record, this […]
Read More

What is the First Offense for OUI’s in Massachusetts?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 27, 2015
There are a variety of penalties. Typically, a first offender can expect one (1) year of probation with a license suspension for 45-90 days and a 16 week mandatory drug and alcohol education program. The administrative penalties in Massachusetts allows the license loss to be up to one (1) year. There is a potential for […]
Read More

Suspensions for OUI Cases.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 13, 2015
What happens if you fail a breathalyzer test when you are arrested for operating under the influence? What type of a penalty would you get if your blood alcohol test is .08 or greater; if you under 21 and your blood alcohol test is .02 or greater; answer is that your license will be suspended […]
Read More

Domestic Violence in Sports: Are the Courts Equipped to Handle It? 

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 26, 2014
There has been a lot of recent publicity about domestic violence in sports. In many ways these high profile examples of domestic violence reflect a broader societal problem. How does the judicial system deal with allegations of domestic violence?  The courts have had a difficult time addressing allegations of domestic abuse. In the criminal courts […]
Read More