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Nicole Socci selected to the Rising Stars list

Nicole Socci has been selected to the 2023 Rising Stars list in Massachusetts in the area of Family Law. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law.

Attorney Nicole K. Socci has over a decade of family law experience. She cares deeply about her clients and provides excellent representation and personalized services to them. She has extensive experience in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and parenting plans, child support, and post-divorce modifications.

Miguel Nieves selected to the Super Lawyers list

Miguel Nieves has been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers list in Massachusetts in the area of Family Law. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law.

Attorney Miguel Nieves has more than 20 years of family law experience. Miguel focuses his practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, custody and parenting plans, child support, and post-divorce modifications. He provides invaluable counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have legal needs involving family law matters.

Massachusetts Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Apr 15, 2024 | Divorce, Postnuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreement

A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract between two people who plan to get married. The agreement sets forth, among other things, division of property and alimony in the event of divorce or death. In Massachusetts, the prenup becomes binding upon marriage of the parties.

An Overview of The Divorce Process in New Hampshire

Jun 1, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation

These are the basic steps to a “Contested” Divorce in New Hampshire. Always remember that your case is unique. Depending on specific factors in your divorce regarding the division of your assets, the appropriate parenting plan for your children, the appropriate amount of child support and/or alimony, your case may require more or fewer steps than those listed below.

An Overview of The Divorce Process in Massachusetts

Apr 5, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation

These are the basic steps to a “Contested” Divorce in Massachusetts. Always remember that your case is unique. Depending on specific factors in your divorce regarding the division of your assets, the appropriate parenting plan for your children, the appropriate amount of child support and/or alimony, your case may require more or fewer steps.

Vacating the Marital Home During the Divorce

Mar 17, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law

In Massachusetts, it can be surprising for a divorce client to learn that both spouses in a divorce may reside in the marital home while the action is pending. Many people mistakenly believe that once a divorce complaint is filed, one spouse must leave the home as a matter of course. To the contrary, a Court Order will be required to force the other spouse to vacate the home. Furthermore, to obtain such an order, you must meet a high standard.

Socci & Nieves Family Law Group LLP Grand Opening

Mar 17, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law

Family and Divorce Law Firm, Socci & Nieves Family Law Group, LLP, is proud to announce its opening on April 1, 2022. Our newly appointed offices are located at 859 Turnpike Street, Suite 130, North Andover, Massachusetts. The firm is founded by Nicole K. Socci, Esq. and Miguel A. Nieves, Esq., formerly partners at Fernandez, Socci & Nieves Family Law, also in North Andover, MA.

Dividing Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce

Feb 23, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law

In Massachusetts, a Probate and Family Court’s authority to distribute property upon divorce is governed by M.G.L. c. 208, § 34. The court may assign to either husband or wife all or any part of the estate of the other, including but not limited to, all vested and non-vested benefits, rights, and funds accrued during the marriage, which can include retirement benefits, military retirement benefits to the extent provided by federal law, pension, profit-sharing, annuity, deferred compensation and insurance. Each party’s property/estate is defined broadly to include all property to which a party holds the title, however, acquired.

5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Divorcing

Feb 16, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law

In Massachusetts, all property, no matter how or when acquired, is considered marital property. How it is divided is another subject entirely. That said, even if it is something you do not want or feel you are not entitled to, it is important to disclose and ascertain the value of every asset so that it can be considered in your eventual division of property. Assets include items in safety deposit boxes, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, bank accounts, trusts interests, whole life insurance policies, family businesses, real estate, equipment, etc.

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