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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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Does a Dismissal Show up on My Criminal Record? How does a CWOF show up?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 20, 2010
 The short answer is Yes.  Unless it is dismissed prior to the arraignment, the charge will show up but there will be a dismissal on your record with the charge.  It is not easy to use this against you but the courts and anyone who has access to your record will see it.  Many times, […]
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Motion to Dismiss When First Charged Criminally

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 17, 2010
The criminal justice system is a big bureaucracy.   If charged you want to get out of the bureaucracy.  One issue is to look closely at the police report and to determine if there are sufficient evidence to charge you with a crime.   You can file a motion to dismiss arguing that even if you assume […]
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How Marge Simpson would get Child support from Homer if Divorcing

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 14, 2010
In MA, child support is generally one of the more straightforward areas.  There is a guideline or formula that would be used and the Court is supposed to make a written finding if the guidelines are not being used within 2 percentage point.  The typical formula first looks at what the income for the recipient […]
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A Taunton Criminal Defense Lawyer Says Be Careful Before You Plead Out

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 6, 2010
In criminal law, a lot of people will tell you to plea bargain right away.  Even if you committed the crime, the state has the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt and you are presumed to be innocent.  There are a lot of factual and legal defenses you have.  You can ask that the […]
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Adoption, foster families and Family First

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 3, 2010
I have been in the midst of  a long trial dealing with the issues of the so called family first policy versus possible bonds with a prior foster family.  Their have been several experts in the case dealing with bonding versus the identity issues with biological family.  This appears to be a cutting edge issues.  […]
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Harrassment Hearings in the Taunton Juvenile Court

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On October 30, 2010
I had my first harassment hearing in Juvenile Court.  This is a new statute passed by the MA legislature with very little case law.   Some consider it very similar to the 209A( restraining order) but without the need to have a particular relationship.  The plaintiff does need to show three or more acts that are […]
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Four Areas to Look for When Hiring a Taunton Lawyer

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On September 26, 2010
There are several areas that you should look for when hiring an attorney.  Here are 4 areas to focus on.  1. Control-make sure you know who is calling the shots.  The attorney should make sure to discuss your role as the client versus the lawyers and that you are the one ultimately in control. 2.  […]
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