by Turco Legal | Nov 19, 2021 | Child Support, Divorce, Modification
In Massachusetts, new child support guidelines went into effect on October 4, 2021. Click here to tune in as our attorney team discusses some of the biggest and more interesting changes to the 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. Or, read the abbreviated... by Turco Legal | Jun 7, 2021 | Custody, Modification
Can my former spouse / co-parent force me to get a COVID vaccine for our minor child? As the COVID vaccine becomes available for younger children, many are asking this question. The short answer is that it’s possible. Judges may make orders and judgments... by Turco Legal | Apr 9, 2021 | Adoption
Regarding adoption, Massachusetts is an “agency state.” Accordingly, only the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) or a Massachusetts-licensed agency may locate or place a child for adoption. Massachusetts specifically prohibits private... by Turco Legal | Mar 17, 2021 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Modification
If a judge agrees to reduce a party’s existing alimony obligation, does that reduction automatically go into effect once the judgment issues? Or, can the judge delay the reduction’s effective date? A recent Massachusetts Appeals Court case, Dolan v. Dolan,... by Turco Legal | Mar 1, 2021 | Divorce
The divorce process is full of confusing legal jargon. To provide some clarity, we give a general overview of common divorce terms below. These divorce terms are organized under three categories: children; finances and property; and, legal procedure. Common...