by Damian Turco | Mar 30, 2026 | Restraining Order
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.... 
by Damian Turco | Mar 27, 2026 | Custody
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... 
by Damian Turco | Mar 25, 2026 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, valuation
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... 
by Damian Turco | Feb 24, 2026 | Child Support
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... 
by Damian Turco | Jan 14, 2026 | Appeals, Custody
Families in Massachusetts are used to the idea that “custody” lives in Probate and Family Court. But every so often, a case comes along that reminds us custody law is bigger than one courthouse—and that the rules about which state gets to decide can matter as much as...