by Damian Turco | Oct 18, 2026 | Agreements, Child Support, Divorce, Rhode Island
Key Takeaways Rhode Island generally does not require divorced parents to pay college expenses. The Family Court’s statutory authority to order child support and educational costs ordinarily ends before a child completes college. Support can extend briefly beyond age... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 17, 2026 | Emergency, Massachusetts
Key Takeaways Not Every Urgent Family Problem Is a Legal Emergency. Although many family law disputes feel urgent, Massachusetts Probate and Family Court generally reserves emergency treatment for circumstances that cannot reasonably wait for the ordinary motion... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 16, 2026 | Divorce, Massachusetts
Key Takeaways Massachusetts Law Does Not Require You to Hire a Divorce Lawyer. You have the right to represent yourself in a divorce, but doing so means you will be responsible for complying with court rules, filing requirements, deadlines, and the legal standards... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 14, 2026 | Equitable Distribution, New Hampshire
Key Takeaways Pensions are often divisible in a New Hampshire divorce. New Hampshire courts may divide all or part of a pension under RSA 458:16-a, depending on the facts of the case. It does not matter who earned the pension. A pension earned by one spouse may still... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 13, 2026 | Custody, Massachusetts
Key Takeaways Protecting a child with disabilities requires planning that extends far beyond determining custody or child support. Depending on the child’s diagnosis, functional limitations, and long-term prognosis, parents may need to address ongoing medical...