by Turco Legal | Jan 14, 2017 | Alimony
Is “Lifetime Alimony” truly dead in Massachusetts? The Alimony Reform Act became effective on March 1, 2012. It allows modifying alimony based on material changes in circumstances. The Act set presumptive termination dates for marriages under 20 years. For... by Turco Legal | Jan 13, 2017 | Divorce
Joe and James are undergoing a divorce. Joe previously suffered an accident in which he lost his leg. James supported Joe after the accident. He provided financial, emotional, and physical help when Joe became disabled and unable to work. Joe brought suit for damages... by Turco Legal | Jan 12, 2017 | Appeals, Divorce
Suppose that a partner in a committed relationship (but not marriage) wants to have children. The other partner undergoes surgery that prevents them from having children in the future. However, they neglect to inform their partner. This leaves the partner under the... by Turco Legal | Jan 9, 2017 | Alimony
Peter and Polly married twenty years ago. At that time, both felt optimistic about each other’s employability. Peter was a graduate student, and Polly was a secretary. Polly supported Peter during his Ph.D. in Economics, being the sole breadwinner for the first... by Turco Legal | Jan 8, 2017 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Ken and Kora are going through a divorce in Massachusetts. They were married for a short time. During the marriage, Ken racked up substantial credit card debt. Ken and Kora both work full-time, but Kora makes significantly less money than Ken. She worries about the...