by Turco Legal | Apr 3, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Massachusetts, Property Division
Zelda and Zack have been married for ten years and are undergoing a divorce. Zack recently found out two things. First, Zelda has won a professional award which will likely allow her to increase her income substantially in the future. Second, Zelda is likely to come... by Turco Legal | Mar 31, 2017 | Adoption, Appeals, Custody, Massachusetts
Typically, a child born into a valid marriage receives the husband’s last name. In Massachusetts, the husband is presumed to be the father. There is, however, no law in place that requires the parents to give their child the father’s last name. Massachusetts... by Turco Legal | Mar 29, 2017 | Divorce, Massachusetts
If you have been served with divorce papers, your spouse has filed for divorce. The case is in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. You have several options for the next steps in the case. Consider the following options: You may file an Answer to your spouse’s... by Turco Legal | Mar 27, 2017 | Appeals, Massachusetts
In a divorce action between spouses, special procedural rules apply if one or both spouses are military members. The Federal Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) entitles active military personnel to a continuance in any action. This includes divorce or custody... by Turco Legal | Mar 24, 2017 | Appeals, Massachusetts, Restraining Order
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently addressed under what circumstances a court might erase a protective order once issued. Overview of the Case: J.S.H. v. J.S. The case of J.S.H. v. J.S. involved a harassment prevention order under Massachusetts General Laws,...