by Turco Legal | Mar 27, 2017 | Appeals
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, 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,... by Turco Legal | Mar 23, 2017 | Custody
Larry and Lakshmi are the parents of Tom, a child who was born out of wedlock. Larry wants to acknowledge that he is Tom’s father. What steps does Larry need to take to acknowledge paternity in Massachusetts? The most common method to establish parentage is voluntary... by Turco Legal | Mar 22, 2017 | Child Support, Contempt, Divorce
Criminal abandonment charges apply when someone intentionally or negligently refuses to care for an immediate family member. This includes a spouse, child, or parent. Several Massachusetts statutes address criminal abandonment and the legal consequences tied to this... by Turco Legal | Mar 8, 2017 | Alimony
The court will order alimony payments for a specific duration. This period defines how long the payments will continue. What is the starting point for durational alimony payments when awarded years after a divorce decree? Does the durational period begin to run at the...