by Turco Legal | Dec 21, 2016 | Appeals, Equitable Distribution
Ellen and Earl have been married for over 20 years. Their age is a key factor in the divorce. During the marriage, Earl worked full-time as an engineer, while Ellen stayed home to care for the parties’ two children. Ellen finished high school. Once the kids learned to... by Turco Legal | Dec 19, 2016 | Custody
What’s better than being with your kids during the holiday season? Likely, you answered “nothing.” Co-parenting during the holidays with a former partner can be stressful. This time of year often increases challenges in sharing parenting time and responsibilities. To... by Turco Legal | Dec 16, 2016 | Appeals, Custody, Removal & Relocation
Murray and Monique divorced a few years ago and share custody of their two minor children. The kids stay with Murray most days in one town and attend a well-reviewed school nearby. Monique lives in a different town, just five minutes away, and has generous visitation.... by Turco Legal | Dec 14, 2016 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
There is a long line of case law that has established pets as personal property. Courts have ruled that pets are personal property in various cases. These include cases involving pet loss in accidents. Other cases involve pets potentially “inheriting” their owner’s... by Turco Legal | Dec 12, 2016 | Agreements
Sandra and Steve separated two years ago. Recently, they reconciled. Steve is happy to have returned to the marital home and reconnect with Sandra. However, he feels concerned. What if they separate again? Is there a way for Steve to protect his assets in case of...