by Turco Legal | Nov 10, 2018 | Massachusetts, Restraining Order
A protective order, sometimes also referred to as a restraining order, serves to protect a victim of domestic abuse which is perpetrated by a member or former member of the victim’s household. It may also serve to protect a victim from abuse or violence perpetrated by... by Turco Legal | Nov 3, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Massachusetts, Property Division
Divorce can inevitably become a very stressful period in a person’s life. As emotions run high and become all-consuming, many parties do not realize that financial mistakes can be made during a divorce. This article will discuss some of the financial errors your... by Turco Legal | Oct 25, 2018 | Child Support, Custody, Massachusetts
When it comes to emancipation of children for purposes of child support, does joining the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in college equate to joining the Armed Forces? The Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed this issue in a recent decision. Background... by Turco Legal | Oct 16, 2018 | Equitable Distribution, Massachusetts
When a family is experiencing an emergency, few things could be worse than being unable to stay in the comfort of one’s own home. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many families. Just recently, the Merrimack Valley experienced devastating gas explosions which... by Turco Legal | Oct 8, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Massachusetts
As divorce attorneys, we often see litigation and settlement questions regarding individual retirement accounts (IRAs). A pension plan, IRA, or other type of account is considered marital property for purposes of distribution during a divorce. New questions may arise,...