by Turco Legal | May 2, 2016 | Appeals, Divorce
I am a bit biased on this issue. This bias is likely to be expected. I’m a divorce and family law attorney I believe my knowledge and experience are invaluable when it comes to handling your own divorce. However, I also recognize that everyone, myself included,... by Turco Legal | Apr 8, 2016 | Alimony
The third case issued by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts on January 30, 2015, was Doktor v. Doktor. As in Chin and Rodman, this case dealt with the issue of an existing alimony award, merged into final judgment, and the application of the retirement... by Turco Legal | Mar 21, 2016 | Divorce
Financial stress causes many divorces. So, it’s no surprise that many couples considering divorce also think about bankruptcy. This post examines the intersection of bankruptcy and divorce. It explores how these two areas interact and impact individuals. In many... by Turco Legal | Feb 12, 2016 | Alimony
When lawmakers reform a section of law, they generally rewrite a large body of its provisions. When that happens, accounting for every possible application of the law becomes impossible. As a result, the law evolves through judicial interpretation. The most recent... by Turco Legal | Jan 8, 2016 | Alimony
In January 2015, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued three major cases on the interpretation of the Alimony Reform Act of 2011. Here, we take a look at the second of those cases. The case, Rodman v. Rodman, deals with the question: “Does Mass General...