by Turco Legal | Sep 26, 2016 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Is a trust interest part of the marital estate? The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently answered this question in Pfannenstiehl v. Pfannenstiehl. In this important case, the court concluded that the distribution of a trust as “marital property”... by Turco Legal | Sep 24, 2016 | Child Support
In Massachusetts, the short answer to the question above is probably—but not necessarily. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208, Section 28, parents must support children aged 18 to 21. This applies if the child lives with a parent and depends on them for... by Turco Legal | Sep 14, 2016 | Child Support
People settle their divorce and child custody cases, resolving many issues in the process. Child support must be calculated whenever there are minor children involved, or emancipated children up to the age of 23. This applies if they are dependent on the child support... by Turco Legal | Aug 16, 2016 | Modification, Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial or premarital agreements have become more popular in recent years for a variety of reasons. With the shrinking middle class, many entering their first marriage expect significant inheritances or gifts from parents. People entering second marriages often... by Turco Legal | Jul 5, 2016 | Custody, Removal
Those of us living in the Northeast tend to have a certain pride about where we come from. If you’re from Massachusetts, you likely take pride in your roots and current home. It surprises many Bostonians when, during a custody case, one party requests court...