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Who’s Your Daddy?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 9, 2011
The courts have a long history of involvement with issues related to parental rights and obligations. With rapidly changing societal norms and the ease of paternity testing, there has been a great deal of confusion about the definition of a “legal parent” and even what constitutes a “family”. In Massachusetts there was a very controversial […]
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New Taunton Court House

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 2, 2011
Most people going through Taunton probably has seen the construction of the new courthouse.  As a lawyer, I am very excited about the courthouse opening hopefully by early fall.  The courthouse is supposed to contain eight courtroom including district court, juvenile court, housing court and probate and family court. The courthouse will replace many old […]
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How to fight cancer and keep your legal fees down

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 28, 2011
I am offering some matching costs versus my legal fees and some initial meeting for a donation to the PAN Mass.  I have Hodgkins, which is a very treatable form of cancer.  I have been in remissions for about 7 years.  I was treated at Dana Farber and saw all sorts of people who were battling cancer […]
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Divorce- cats, dogs and other pets

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 28, 2011
How do the courts deal with pets?  As pets become more and more parts of families lives what happens in court?  Is it the pets best interest such as children?  The answer is no.  The court generally do not like dealing with who gets “custody” of pets and looks more of it as personal property.  […]
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Children and Divorce in Bristol County

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 10, 2011
There are a lot of issues with children going through a divorce. There may be significant emotional and behavioral issues. The state now requires that parents attend a parenting education class prior to finalizing the divorce.  The idea is that the divorce is difficult on children and parents should be educated regarding not how to […]
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Grandparent’s rights

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 8, 2011
Grandparents rights are very limited.  In MA, there is a complaint for grandparent visitation but to meet the burden a grandparent has a high burden.  The grandparent must show that they basically cared for the child at some point.  It is almost easier to get custody through a guardianship where the grandparent must show that […]
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4 Steps to Take to Win Your Drunk Driving Cases

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 3, 2011
OUI have traditionally been one of the most litigated criminal cases in MA.  There are a lot of defenses and many cases that do not look winnable can become so.  Do not automatically plead out to your case.  A few things to do are: 1.  Have your attorney file an omnibus discovery motion that includes […]
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Holidays, Divorce and Bankruptcy

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On December 4, 2010
Holidays have a lot of good things about them but as everyone know can be very stressful.  I am a lawyer who helps people in trouble.  One of the most troubling times for people is during and after the holiday season.  This is one of the busiest times of the year for an attorney as […]
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DCF(DSS) is involved, do I need a lawyer?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 23, 2010
Generally the answer is yes.  As an attorney, my answer is self serving but the only negative of having a at least competent attorney is the financial cost.  The attorney can help keep the initial interview on track and articulate for you, be able to advocate why the 51A should not be supported legally and […]
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