by Turco Legal | Mar 29, 2019 | Restraining Order
At what point is it possible to terminate a permanent abuse prevention order issued pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 209A? What qualifies as a significant change of circumstances for termination? The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently addressed these... by Turco Legal | Mar 1, 2019 | Removal & Relocation
Although family law is its own unique area of law, it often intersects with other parts of the legal field. One example is immigration law. In a recent case, Adoption of Posy, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided whether the parental rights of an immigrant father,... by Turco Legal | Feb 19, 2019 | Restraining Order
In a recent case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court addressed the issue of a civil harassment prevention order. A high school student uploaded to social media a rap song, in which he made threats against fellow students. The Background The parties in the case,... by Turco Legal | Feb 13, 2019 | Custody, Separation
Warning: Themes of domestic abuse. Jacob and Leah are 7-year old twins. Their parents, Jeff and Hannah, were married for eight years before finally deciding to pursue a separation and ultimately a divorce. The relationship between Jeff and Hannah was tumultuous. For... by Turco Legal | Feb 7, 2019 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Separation
Imagine: Five years ago, you married your spouse in Massachusetts. During this time, you had two children, shared a marital home, had a business together, and shared countless other assets. You have decided on filing for divorce, but things have gotten a bit...