by Turco Legal | Aug 13, 2026 | Custody, Parental Alienation
Key Takeaways Parental alienation is about conduct, not labels. New Hampshire courts are generally less focused on whether a parent uses the phrase “parental alienation” and more focused on whether one parent’s conduct is harming the child’s relationship with the... 
by Turco Legal | Aug 6, 2026 | Contempt
Key Takeaways Contempt Requires More Than a Violation of an Order. Not every failure to follow a court order results in contempt. In most cases, the court must find that the party knew about the order, had the ability to comply, and willfully chose not to do so.... 
by Turco Legal | Aug 4, 2026 | Divorce, Separation
Key Takeaways A “Quiet Divorce” if Not a Legal Divorce. The parties remain legally married in Massachusetts despite emotionally and even physically separating. Assets and Debts Continue to Grow or Shrink. In Massachusetts, new property, retirement... 
by Turco Legal | Jul 3, 2026 | Guardianship
Key Takeaways A child’s physical presence in Massachusetts does not automatically give a Massachusetts court jurisdiction over a guardianship case. In most interstate disputes, the court must first determine whether Massachusetts has authority to hear the case... 
by Turco Legal | May 21, 2026 | Equitable Distribution, Inheritance
Every divorce client expecting a significant inheritance asks me the question. “My inheritance isn’t part of this, right?” And every divorce client married to a spouse expecting a significant inheritance asks, “They are going to inherit millions. That has...