by Turco Legal | Dec 5, 2016 | Custody, Massachusetts, Mediation, Restraining Order
Many divorcing couples argue intensely and say regrettable things. One or both spouses may threaten the unthinkable: to take the kids. Legal custody and physical custody of children are at issue here. Physical custody refers to where the child lives or stays.... by Turco Legal | Dec 1, 2016 | Divorce, Massachusetts
Massachusetts has an “open court system” for nearly every type of case. Our courtrooms and court files are open to the public. Therefore, making a divorce file private is challenging. Some types of cases, such as adoption cases, close automatically. The... by Turco Legal | Nov 28, 2016 | Massachusetts, Restraining Order
Emma has been going through a very difficult time. She is now considering getting a 209A protective order, known as a restraining order. Her long-time boyfriend and the father of her two children, Earl, recently lost his job. The stress of unemployment worsened the... by Turco Legal | Nov 23, 2016 | Appeals, Divorce, Massachusetts
It’s not uncommon for a hearing to occur and a judge to take a matter under advisement. That means the judge essentially wants to think about the matter before deciding what to do. Sometimes days or weeks pass before an order actually issues, but as we explain... by Turco Legal | Nov 21, 2016 | Custody, GAL, Massachusetts
In some domestic relations cases, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL). The GAL helps investigate the parties’ relationship with the minor children and presents the findings to the court.The GAL might have the following roles: Conducting factual...