by Turco Legal | Oct 24, 2016 | Alimony, Child Support, Massachusetts, Taxes
For most of us, taxes are generally unavoidable. Many events in life impact what taxes we pay, and divorce is one of them. In fact, there are various issues in a divorce case with potential tax implications. Here, we’ll focus on one of the main categories:... by Turco Legal | Oct 21, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Massachusetts
The probate and family courts are very busy places. Each judge has about 1,000 cases. Sitting in a courtroom and observing the various cases—along with their arguments, emails, text messages, and emotional outcries—reveals the complexity of the situation. In these... by Turco Legal | Oct 19, 2016 | Divorce, Massachusetts
Frieda and Fred, married for eight years and in that time have unsuccessfully tried to conceive a child. Last year, the couple underwent in-vitro fertilization and have stored for implantation six fertilized embryos at a Massachusetts clinic. However, shortly after,... by Turco Legal | Oct 17, 2016 | Co-Parenting, Custody, Massachusetts
Co-parenting through the holidays can be easy or frustrating and Halloween is no exception. Some parents prioritize making the other parent’s life difficult over their children’s needs. While unfortunate, you can reduce or eliminate this by following these... by Turco Legal | Oct 14, 2016 | Divorce, Massachusetts, Taxes
When married, most every couple files taxes jointly. They claim both children as dependency exemptions. This allows them to maximize the tax benefits of being a family in the United States. When that party divorces, they raise these once simple tax decisions for...