There are many factors that will be considered in determining what, if any, amount one parent will pay or receive in support of the child. These factors include a parent's income, capacity to earn, any overtime a parent is receiving, any special needs that a child has, and any custody orders that have been made regarding the child. Child support orders may be modified if there is a change in circumstance. And child support obligations may extend past the age of emancipation, in certain circumstances.
Child Custody and Visitation
Careful planning and preparation are important in a child custody and visitation matter. Attorney Timmons has over sixteen years of experience in handling matters involving child custody as well as visitation. He will ardently advocate for his client in the courtroom, but is also adept at negotiating outside of the courtroom to ensure that the child's best interests are in the forefront. His office is located in North Andover Massachusetts, and he is licensed to practice in all Massachusetts state and Federal courts.
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
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Spousal Support
It is important to speak with an attorney who can carefully and thoroughly evaluate your specific financial situation. Attorney Timmons is adept at winning alimony orders at trial, or negotiating for, or against, alimony when it is appropriate, and trial can be avoided. His office is located in North Andover, Massachusetts, and he is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts state and Federal courts.
Attorney Timmons has over sixteen years of experience as a criminal defense attorney. His office is located in North Andover, Massachusetts, and he is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts state and Federal courts.
DUI/DWI
An “Operating Under the Influence” (OUI/DUI/DWI) charge is a very serious criminal charge. There are many consequences that may result from either a conviction or admission to an OUI charge, including consequences regarding your driver's license, increased insurance costs or possible cancellation of insurance, inability to rent a motor vehicle, possible employment consequences, and the possible loss of certifications or licensure within your profession or field of employment. It is imperative that you seek the advice of counsel IMMEDIATELY upon being arrested and charged with OUI.
Sex Crimes
Convictions for sex crimes may include steep financial penalties, jail time, counseling and sex offender registration. Anyone required to register as a sex offender must disclose their home and work addresses, and may have their photo and information publically displayed in libraries, post offices or other public locations. The requirement to register as a sex offender may also follow a person to another state if they move out of Massachusetts or travel for work. One's obligation to register as a sex offender will continue well past any sentence or period of probation that you have been ordered to serve.
Robbery
A felony in Massachusetts is a crime that is punishable by a term of one year or more in the state prison or by death. In Massachusetts, each criminal statute includes the possible penalties for each individual felony. Felonies in Massachusetts range from murder—the most serious felony crime in the state—to rape, arson, assault, battery, drug trafficking, robbery, embezzlement, and food stamp trafficking.
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
A conviction for a misdemeanor crime in Massachusetts can become part of your permanent criminal record. If you are convicted later of another crime, the court can consider your prior conviction and impose a harsher sentence in the new case. A conviction for even a minor crime can hurt you when you are looking for a job, applying to rent a house or apartment, or applying for a professional license. A person convicted of misdemeanor possession of an illegal substance – even a tiny amount for personal use only – can be barred from ever receiving federal financial aid for students.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Drug offenses involve specific constitutional issues that raise defenses based upon illegal search and seizure. Attorney Timmons is adept at thoroughly analyzing a case and raising violations of constitutional rights in order to get evidence or statements suppressed. If your rights have been violated, it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible, so that you may preserve your ability to argue an unconstitutional search or seizure.
Assault
A charge of assault and battery may be brought even if there is no injury to the victim. The Commonwealth may seek bail upon a charge of assault and battery, or may seek to have you held without bail during the pendency of a case. Convictions for assault and/or assault and battery carry lasting consequences upon employment, housing, loans and child custody. Often, probationary conditions for assault and battery convictions include involvement in anger management and/or batterers treatment programs.
Murder
Probation Violation
Arson
Restraining Order
Victims of harassment, physical or emotional abuse, or someone threatened with physical abuse may obtain a 209A restraining order. Such an order may be issued ex parte (or without notice to the Defendant), but the person against whom the order was made must be given an opportunity to be heard in objection to an extension of such an order.
Though not a popular topic, estate planning is of a potential interest to most people, as it is preparation for the one's future. The laws of estate planning govern how we would like to see our property and belongings divided, as well as our preferences for end-of-life medical care and treatment.
Wills
Last will and testaments are binding documents that dictate who shall inherit your estate upon your demise. Wills may be changed, altered or amended at any point so long as you have the mental capacity to do so. You decide who your beneficiaries will be, as well as those who will execute the will.
Trusts
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney grants an individual whom you authorize to manage your affairs and make all decisions for you when you are unable to do so, for things such as (but not limited to) paying your mortgage, health care nursing home. This power may be durable or revocable, so that it is for either a limited basis, or becomes void should you recover.