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What the Means Test is under the 2005 Changes to the Bankruptcy

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 24, 2013
The Means Test for Chapter 7 eligibility means that a Trustee or a Creditor can move to dismiss the Debtor’s case if the Debtor’s income is greater than the State median income.  It basically means that they can presume that there is abuse if your current monthly income; which is determined by the average of […]
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Elder Divorce on the Rise in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 10, 2013
Many people in society think of young couples getting divorced or even middle aged people having a mid-life crisis. However, in large part due to society is increased acceptance of divorce, you see an older couple getting divorced as a reality where it appears that divorce is for couples that are 50 years or older […]
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What is so Important about Financial Statements in Divorces?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 26, 2013
In a divorce case or domestic relations cases the Financial Statements can be the most important piece of evidence and that filling them out as accurately as possible can be one of the biggest steps.    In nearly every Probate Court domestic relations the parties financial information is relevant and is an important issue considered […]
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Homesteads were amended and the new law has some significant changes to the past Homestead law.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 29, 2013
It automatically protects up to $125,000.00 in a home equity without filing and can protect up to $500,000.00 for those who file a Homestead protection.  Both spouses are allowed to file.  You do not need to re-file after refinancing.  In addition, there are some new laws about veterans and their family’s additional protections.  The owners’ […]
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How To Navigate the Courts and Help A Child At Risk Live With A Relative Caregiver

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 7, 2013
In today’s society caregivers who are relatives are becoming a special type of caregiver. It is a situation in which children can not remain with their biological parents because of issues related to safety and stability. Studies have shown that children do much better, emotionally, physically and mentally when living with a relative, rather than […]
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The Restraining Orders or 209A’s

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 25, 2013
The Restraining Orders and 209A’s are now allowing pets to be listed and there has been an actual case where a pet has been listed under the laws as of the end of October.  The 209A was reflected to allow a Judge to include a pet when filing a 209A Order.  This is relatively new […]
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New Bedford Probate Court

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 18, 2013
There used to be 3 Sessions and now there is typically one session a day.  There is the 4 Judges and each Judge goes there one day a week.  ADDRESS: New Bedford Satellite 505 Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Hours of Operation: Taunton 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., except for emergencies which will be taken […]
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Information about the Plymouth and Brockton Probate Courts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On January 11, 2013
The Plymouth Probate Court is located 52 Obery Street, Suite 1130 in Plymouth, Mass. 02360 and Brockton is 215 Main Street, Suite 220, Brockton, Mass.  02301. The phone number for the Plymouth is (508) 747-6204 and Brockton is (508) 897-5400.   The Registrar’s Office or Clerk’s office is generally open from 8:30 – 3:00, Monday […]
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The Mass Drug Lab Scandal and Implications in Criminal and other cases

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 28, 2012
As many people are aware the Dookhan Lab scandal had the laboratory that tested for drugs and had the certificates and evidence at criminal cases has had nearly 200 inmates right now that have been released or have their cases put on hold with countless others having that as well.  There are implications not only […]
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