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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 […]
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What is a Guardianship of a Minor?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 29, 2014
In guardianships of a minor there is a legal process where a child under the age of 18 is not in his/her parents care. In Massachusetts a Judge can give custody and care of that child to a guardian if a couple of things occur. 1. If the parents give permission; or the court finds […]
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In Massachusetts, What is a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”)?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 26, 2014
Many people may have heard of a Guardian Ad Litem, but are not sure exactly what it does. What a GAL does is that it provides information and helps assist the Court in disputes relating to family or probate matters. There are different categories of a GAL; including an Investigator; Evaluator; and a “Next Friend”. […]
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Guardianship of an Adult

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 23, 2014
Where do you begin in a guardianship? You have to determine that guardianship and it is a legal process for adults who have been diagnosed with a medical condition and are unable to make or communicate effective decisions about their everyday care; health and/or safety. A Massachusetts Judge can appoint a guardian to make some […]
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WHAT DOES ADULTERY MEAN IN MOST DIVORCE CASES?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 24, 2014
You see a lot on TV’s, movies and in the media that sensationalizes adultery or a fault base divorce with examples of full blow trials and all sorts of allegations. However, the vast majority of divorces sight irreconcilable differences, which is saying that the parties can not remain married. It is generally considered an irretrievable […]
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FOR BANKRUPTCY DO YOU HAVE TO LIST FAMILY LOANS?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 23, 2014
It is a frequent question and the short answer is yes, you have to list all debts when you file a bankruptcy. If you borrow money from a parent, it is still considered a debt and it does have to be listed. The Bankruptcy Court requires everything to be accurate and if the parties were […]
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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE TO LEAVE AN ESTRANGED RELATIVE OFF OF THE WILL?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 7, 2014
This specifically waives to exclude a relative or somebody else in the Will. One of them is that you just want to be explicit about excluding the person. You can state that you are deliberately leaving nothing to that person and therefore, that person can not make a claim; and just because they had a […]
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NEW JERSEY TEEN WHO SUES PARENTS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION AND COLLEGE COULD THAT HAPPEN IN MASSACHUSETTS?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 19, 2014
It had been well publicized that this year a high school senior had filed a law suit against her parent’s for financial support, college tuition, which included asking for private school tuition and college tuition. This high school senior had claimed that she was unable to support herself and she was also making allegations of […]
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TEMPORARY ALIMONY IS NOT GENERAL ALIMONY

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 7, 2014
A Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently clarified in the “Homes” case that temporary alimony during the pendency of a divorce modification case would not be deducted from the total duration of the alimony obligation. This is important because there is some presumptive maximum duration; which means the time period based on the length of the […]
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