by Turco Legal | Sep 11, 2017 | Custody, Divorce, Jurisdiction
Jack and Jen married in Massachusetts and lived together as husband and wife for four years. During this time they had one child, Jonah. Jen has left the marital home on her own. Jack wants to file for divorce, and he also wants custody of Jonah and wants Jen to pay... by Turco Legal | Sep 8, 2017 | Custody
How do the stages of child development impact the custody order? Whether a child is an infant, an eight-year-old, or a teenager, the court will establish custody orders with the “best interest of the [dependent] child” as the priority and focus. [1]This standard,... by Turco Legal | Sep 4, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During the divorce process, most parties want to ensure that the end of the marriage won’t result in the end of their preferred lifestyle. How are cars treated during property division? How are other personal items of value, such as jewelry and antiques valued in a... by Turco Legal | Sep 1, 2017 | Appeals, Child Support
Planning for college expenses is hard enough, but it gets even more challenging for those who co-parent. Among other expenses related to the maintenance and welfare of a child during a divorce or child support proceeding, the court sometimes orders a party to pay... by Turco Legal | Aug 30, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Forget the sappy Hallmark ads depicting grandparental bliss. Forget the press about the important relationship forged between grandparents and grandchildren. When it comes to visitation, grandparents using the courts to assert their rights to see their grandkids face...