by Damian Turco | Jun 28, 2022 | Alimony, Attorney's Fees, Child Support, Contempt, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Hiding assets is a hot topic in divorce. In Massachusetts, one of the court’s goals in a divorce is to divide assets fairly–though not necessarily equally–between the parties. This is done through a process known as equitable distribution. The court... by Damian Turco | May 25, 2022 | Divorce, Separation
An automatic restraining order is a court order that issues as a matter of course in every Massachusetts divorce or separate support case. Unlike the commonly understood meaning of a restraining order, an automatic restraining order does not have anything to do with... by Damian Turco | Nov 19, 2021 | Child Support, Divorce, Modification
In Massachusetts, new child support guidelines went into effect on October 4, 2021. Click here to tune in as our attorney team discusses some of the biggest and more interesting changes to the 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. Or, read the abbreviated... by Damian Turco | Jun 7, 2021 | Custody, Modification
Can my former spouse / co-parent force me to get a COVID vaccine for our minor child? As the COVID vaccine becomes available for younger children, many are asking this question. The short answer is that it’s possible. Judges may make orders and judgments... by Damian Turco | Apr 9, 2021 | Adoption
Regarding adoption, Massachusetts is an “agency state.” Accordingly, only the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) or a Massachusetts-licensed agency may locate or place a child for adoption. Massachusetts specifically prohibits private...