by Turco Legal | Jul 29, 2018 | Appeals, Child Support, Divorce, Massachusetts
What if a party in a family law proceeding is unable to testify at trial or a hearing in person? Should the court permit him or her to testify through the use of video or telephone? The Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed this issue in a recent case. Background: In... by Turco Legal | Jul 23, 2018 | Alimony, Divorce, Massachusetts
In order for a divorce to be legally binding, court approval and judgment must be rendered. What happens, however, where the former spouses reach a post-divorce agreement between themselves without court approval? Do those types of agreements have any legal effect?... by Turco Legal | Jul 9, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Massachusetts
Many natural born citizens in the United States take for granted the ease of navigating the legal system as a US citizen. This assertion is especially true in comparison to the ease of navigating the legal system for non-naturalized citizens. Many citizens do not... by Turco Legal | Jul 3, 2018 | Custody, Massachusetts
Consider the following hypotheticals involving parents, children, and the lifestyle of the parents: 1. A Massachusetts judge must decide whether a parent with a history of drug addiction should have custody over the parent’s two children. 2. One parent,... by Turco Legal | Jun 21, 2018 | Custody, Massachusetts
Having a child is a monumental moment in many families’ lives. Social media sites such as Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook provide many ideas on planning a baby shower or gender reveal, as well as lists of the “Top 10 Newborn Must-Haves.” Information inundates...