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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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How do I enforce a Family or Divorce order?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 3, 2017
You can file something called a “contempt” action saying that the other side has violated the court order. You need to show what the court order is and how it was violated. There are technical requirements but the order should be clear and the violation should be straightforward. The court has a lot of remedies […]
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Can social media impact your family law case?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On November 2, 2017
As you probably guessed the answer is YES! Be very careful what you post. I have seen people claim to have no money in front of a judge and be confronted with Facebook posts of expensive vacations or new cars. I have seen many cases where one parent badmouths the other ( and sometimes the […]
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7 Things to Know About the New MA Child Support Guidelines

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On August 31, 2017
There are some big changes surrounding child support in Massachusetts and it may impact people in a variety of ways. It does make sense to re-calculate child support now versus at the time of any order. The new calculations can be used to change or modify by agreement or contested. The updates impact new cases. […]
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The Hidden Legal Risks of Social Media

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 18, 2011
As most people are aware there are a lot of concerns about social media with issues of privacy and concerns about who you and your children might be “friending”.   In today’s legal climate there are a lot of legal risks associated with the internet that people are not aware of.  It is a fairly common […]
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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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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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Ten Secrets to Negotiation with the Bristol School Systems

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On February 27, 2010
There are lots of ways to deal with school systems.  Protecting and advocating for your child can be complicated and is emotional.  It is recommended that you hire a Taunton educational advocate  lawyer  such as myself but I realize that the cost may be prohibitive for many.  I will provide a few pointers that can help parents a […]
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