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What Is a Guardian ad Litem in New Hampshire?
When parents are going through a divorce or a custody dispute, the court is asked to answer one of the hardest questions it ever faces: What arrangement is truly in the best interests of the children? That question sounds simple. In reality, it almost never is. Each...
Appeals, Workarounds, and Reality Checks: What the SJC’s Decision in Mayfield v. Reardon Means for Massachusetts Divorce Cases
Divorce litigation has a way of becoming complicated quickly. What begins as a dispute over finances, property, or parenting can turn into something much more procedurally complex. A small percentage of cases become so procedurally complex that they become difficult...
Mediation in NH Divorce: Process, Benefits, and What to Know
When people begin the divorce process, they are often trying to balance two very real—and sometimes competing—goals. First, there is a desire to resolve things efficiently. Divorce can be expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, and most people want to get...
Understanding Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Massachusetts
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Massachusetts: A Smart, Modern Approach to Marriage For a long time, prenuptial agreements carried a certain stigma. People associated them with distrust, pessimism, or even an expectation that the marriage might fail. But that...
Division of Pension Plans in New Hampshire Divorce
When people start thinking about divorce, they often focus on the obvious assets—the house, the bank accounts, maybe a retirement account they can log into and see a balance. But one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—assets in many New Hampshire divorces is...
What Counts as Abuse in Massachusetts? Key Takeaways from Nan N. v. Rex R. (2026)
When people think about abuse in the context of a divorce, they often imagine clear, physical violence—hitting, pushing, or obvious threats. But Massachusetts law has long recognized that abuse can take many forms, and the Appeals Court’s recent decision in Nan N. v....
More Than a Donation: How Turco Legal’s Commitment Is Helping Fund the Front Lines of Civil Rights
In May 2025, Turco Legal made an initial $5,000 donation to Lawyers for Civil Rights. That gift was only the beginning. From there, we made a deeper commitment. Turco Legal would donate 10% of its profits. These funds support Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based...
How New Hampshire Courts Handle Substance Abuse in Child Custody Cases
When substance abuse becomes part of a child custody dispute, everything changes. What might otherwise be a disagreement about schedules or parenting styles becomes something much more serious—questions about safety, reliability, and a child’s well-being. In New...
Startup Valuations in Massachusetts Divorce: How Courts Divide Assets
In today’s economy, many divorcing couples are not just dividing homes and retirement accounts—they are dividing startup equity, founder shares, stock options, and privately held business interests. These assets often connect to startup valuations that may appear...
Massachusetts 2025 College Support After Divorce
What Divorced and Separated Parents Need to Know About Paying for College Few financial issues create more anxiety for divorced or separated parents than college. Tuition continues to rise. Children have expectations. And parents often have very different views about...