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COVID-19 and Changing Legal Practice

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 20, 2020
This is the first in a series of newsletter articles and web site blogs in which I will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on my legal practice and the legal system in Massachusetts. In this article I’d like to describe my law practice during this unprecedented time. In subsequent articles I’ll focus on how the […]
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Steps for How to file for Divorce iN MA

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On March 15, 2018
There are several steps to file divorce in MA:  Jurisdiction- generally it is easy to show jurisdiction with generally live together as husband and wife in MA and residency requirements but if grounds for divorce occurred outside of MA the plaintiff needs to have lived in MA for at least a year prior to filing […]
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How to save Money in Divorces in MASS: 5 tips

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 27, 2018
Getting a divorce is traumatic and sometimes you can spend too much time, money and emotions in an unwise fashion.  5 Tips:  Do not fight over the “pots and pans”.  Personal property has a lot of emotions involved and some sentimental pieces are very important but many times people spend too much time fighting over […]
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What happens if people die without a will in MA

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 26, 2018
  • intestacy
If you die without a will, your assets are “probated) through the court according to the law on MA ( Intestacy).  This means that the courts will follow how the state has determined the distribution laws rather than how you wish your assets to be divided.  I have had some cases where there have been […]
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In MASS what is a “mandated reporter” for DCF/DSS

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 12, 2018
In part, a mandated reported who in his or her professional capacity has “reasonable cause” to believe that a child is suffering physical or emotional injury that results from either (1) abuse inflicted upon the child which causes harm or substantial risk of harm to the child’s health or welfare( includes sexual abuse); (2)neglect( includes […]
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What is “kinship care” or ” kinship placement” in MA DCF/DSS

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 12, 2018
  • dcf, dss, foster care, kinship, taunton
If DCF decides to place children away from the parents or guardians DCF policy is supposed to look for “family first” as placement such as grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins( also to a certain extent family friends, teachers etc.).  The reason is that the transition will be easier for the child.  You should at least […]
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Ten Tips for talking to social worker, court investigator and guardian ad litem

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 8, 2018
Talking to social workers, court investigators and GAL’s is stressful.  They are looking at you like you are on stage and looking to see if you are a loving, stable and thoughtful parent. A few hints are:  keep focus on children not your or significant other or ex if you need to make focus on […]
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What Standard Is Used if Child is in DCF placement regarding school

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 6, 2018
There is relatively new law regarding children in foster care or residential treatment.  There is a presumption that child should go to the same school( school of origin) and DCF has a meeting to make this determination.   Parents and children should have a voice as many times DCF will aim for having child go […]
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A checklist for Health and Dental Insurance in a MA Divorce

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 27, 2017
The costs of insurance can be prohibitive and is a very important factor in may divorces both for the spouse and children. For the spouse and children most issues are similar: 1. The policy effect 2. What is the obligation of the coverage 3. The duration of that obligation 4. what happens if policy changes […]
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If I have second thoughts on a divorce can I dismiss the divorce

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 23, 2017
In MA, you can dismiss your complaint for divorce. Usually, the other party assents and you can do this administratively. If the other side filed a counterclaim( which is typical) the divorce would still go forward unless it was agreed to dismiss. Either party may seek a divorce even if the other spouse is opposed.
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