by Turco Legal | Dec 8, 2016 | Appeals, Child Support
The Massachusetts Uniform Child Support Guidelines determine the amount of child support in most cases. Massachusetts has well-established guidelines. They do not tolerate deviation from these guidelines, and the payor must justify any change. How much deviation... by Turco Legal | Dec 5, 2016 | Custody, 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 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 | 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
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...