by Turco Legal | Mar 2, 2017 | Appeals, Custody, Massachusetts
Leila and Liam divorced. They share physical custody of their two children. Liam has a new girlfriend who has moved in with him. Leila disapproves of their living arrangements, which she claims are against her moral beliefs. She wants to know whether she can prevent... by Turco Legal | Feb 24, 2017 | Divorce, Massachusetts, Pretrial Conference
Anyone undergoing a divorce in Massachusetts likely has heard the term “pretrial conference.” The Standing Orders of the Probate and Family Court require a pretrial conference in all divorce cases. Rule 16 of the Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure... by Turco Legal | Feb 20, 2017 | Divorce, Massachusetts
Heidy and Hugh, both Massachusetts residents, are getting married in Boston. They are trying to determine who can solemnize their marriage in Massachusetts as they plan their big day. Heidy’s brother, who is an ordained minister in New York, would like to perform the... by Turco Legal | Feb 15, 2017 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Massachusetts, Property Division
Can alimony calculations include a spouse’s unvested stock options, even if they weren’t considered marital property in equitable distribution? The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently answered this question. In Ludwig v. Lamee-Ludwig, the Court said yes. [1]... by Turco Legal | Feb 8, 2017 | Appeals, Custody, Massachusetts
Alba and Andrew recently divorced after ten years of marriage. They ended their decade-long relationship. They have one child, Andy, and per the divorce decree, the share physical and legal custody. Alba is growing concerned. Andrew recently joined a religious order...