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... by Turco Legal | Jan 3, 2025 | Declaratory Judgment
For many, the notion of dual citizenship evokes a sense of belonging to two worlds. It provides a tether to a cultural past that might otherwise feel distant. Some countries extend this opportunity through a principle known as jure sanguinis—“by descent”—which grants... by Turco Legal | Jan 15, 2021 | Divorce
In a divorce, it is important to protect yourself — not only physically, legally, and financially, but also when it comes to your online privacy and identity. In this article, we offer our advice for protecting your online privacy during your divorce. The... by Turco Legal | Jan 8, 2021 | Agreements, Alimony, Divorce, Modification
In cases of alimony, a court may deviate from the statutory durational limits “in the interests of justice.” But can this deviation from the durational limits occur even after the statutory duration has expired? Recently, the Massachusetts Appeals Court...