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Adoption in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 15, 2015
Adoptions are a fairly complicated matter and people generally need to retain a lawyer to assist with the adoption process. Massachusetts is an “Agency State”, which means that a private adoption is not typically allowed. Either the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or another licensed agency needs to be involved and approve the adoption: […]
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How do I get a Copy of my Bankruptcy Filing?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 12, 2015
You can look under the Federal Judiciary that provides public access to the bankruptcy court documents for something that is called a “Public Access to Court Electronic Records” or “Pacer”, which you can go on line and it is an electronic public access service.
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What is the Purpose of Bankruptcy and why do People File?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 5, 2015
Bankruptcy is a federal law, the idea is to give an honest, but unfortunate debtor a fresh start. What can happen under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, is a person either gets released from the dischargeable debts; or they are able to reduce their debts to a manageable level and maintain a payment plan for a […]
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Under Massachusetts Bankruptcy Exception

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 29, 2015
Massachusetts is one of the few states in the country that allows debtors to choose whether they want to file state or federal bankruptcy exemptions. That means that the person who files for bankruptcy can look at the set of exemptions and choose which ones protects their assets. A lot of them are not necessarily […]
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What are the Different types of Custody Arrangements in Massachusetts?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 22, 2015
There are different custody arrangements in Massachusetts for different situations and they are generally defined by the law. There can be “Sole Legal Custody”, which means that one parent has the right and responsibility to make major decisions regarding the child’s welfare; and that can include education, medical, emotional, religious issues. Then there is “Shared […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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