by Damian Turco | Dec 29, 2020 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Modification
In many cases involving alimony, the court orders a party to pay alimony at the time of divorce. In some cases, a court may modify alimony after the divorce — either increase, decrease, or altogether terminate alimony. To prevail on an alimony modification, the... by Damian Turco | Dec 11, 2020 | Appeals, Restraining Order
A restraining order serves to protect victims of abuse perpetrated by certain categories of people. In Massachusetts, a court can issue a 209A restraining order against a member or former member of the victim’s household. A court can also issue a 209A restraining... by Damian Turco | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Division of marital property is often in contention in divorce cases. And, for many divorcing couples, real property represents a major asset the parties must divide. When the matter involves real property in a trust, additional complications may arise. In a recent... by Damian Turco | Nov 6, 2020 | Restraining Order
Although civil and criminal cases involve some different processes and procedures, sometimes there is overlap between the two. One example deals with civil restraining orders. A party who is a victim of abuse may be able to seek a protective order in civil court.... by Damian Turco | Oct 26, 2020 | Agreements, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During a divorce, the court divides the parties’ marital property in an equitable manner. In order to do so, the parties must truthfully disclose their assets and liabilities. But, what if they don’t? What if there is a misrepresentation in disclosing marital assets?...