by Damian Turco | Nov 14, 2026 | Contempt, Rhode Island
Key Takeaways Court orders are enforceable. Once the Rhode Island Family Court enters an order concerning child support, alimony, parenting time, property, or another family-law issue, the parties must follow it unless the court modifies or vacates it. A violation... 
by Damian Turco | Nov 13, 2026 | Divorce, Maine
Key Takeaways A “quiet divorce” is not a legal divorce. The term generally describes spouses who remain legally married while becoming emotionally disconnected and increasingly living separate lives. Maine law does not create a separate legal status simply because the... 
by Damian Turco | Nov 12, 2026 | Court, Family Law, Massachusetts
Key Takeaways You do not have to simply accept abusive litigation. Massachusetts courts have several tools to address frivolous filings, bad-faith litigation, repeated meritless motions, and other misuses of the judicial process. A motion is not frivolous merely... 
by Damian Turco | Nov 11, 2026 | Agreements>Prenuptial Agreement, New Hampshire, Postnuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements
Key Takeaways New Hampshire law recognizes prenuptial agreements. RSA 460:2-a allows two people contemplating marriage to enter into a written interspousal agreement addressing their rights and obligations. Postnuptial agreements can also be enforceable. Although New... 
by Damian Turco | Nov 7, 2026 | Connecticut, Custody
Key Takeaways Parental alienation is not a separate custody standard in Connecticut. Courts decide custody and parenting disputes based on the child’s best interests under General Statutes § 46b-56. Courts focus on conduct, not labels. Accusing another parent of...