by Damian Turco | Oct 12, 2026 | Court, Maine, Trial
Key Takeaways Trial preparation starts long before the hearing date. A strong Maine divorce trial is usually built through financial disclosure, discovery, witness preparation, valuation work, and careful identification of the issues the judge must decide. The judge... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 11, 2026 | Equitable Distribution, New Hampshire
Key Takeaways There is no guaranteed way to shield assets from divorce. Many people believe they can simply place property in one spouse’s name or transfer assets before filing for divorce to protect them. Under New Hampshire law, those strategies are often... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 9, 2026 | Contempt, New Hampshire
Key Takeaways Criminal contempt is an extraordinary remedy. It is reserved for serious, willful conduct that undermines the authority of the court and is not appropriate for every violation of a family court order. Criminal contempt and civil contempt serve different... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 8, 2026 | Appeals, Connecticut, Divorce
Key Takeaways A divorce appeal is not a second trial. Connecticut appellate courts generally review the record created in the Superior Court rather than hearing witnesses or receiving new evidence. Disagreeing with the outcome is not enough. A successful appeal... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 7, 2026 | Guardianship, Rhode Island
Key Takeaways Guardianship does not automatically authorize every decision. In Rhode Island, a guardian’s authority depends on the court order, the type of guardianship, and the law governing the particular decision. Rhode Island favors limited guardianship when...