by Turco Legal | Aug 3, 2020 | Alimony, Massachusetts
In recent years, litigants have tested the new Massachusetts alimony laws in the state’s appellate courts numerous times. One of the most highly contested issues deals with the durational limits for alimony. With the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 came the implementation... by Turco Legal | Jul 28, 2020 | DCF, Massachusetts
In a recent case, Adoption of West, the Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed an important issue regarding the termination of parental rights: when and how a parent may assert a claim that the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) failed to make... by Turco Legal | Jul 24, 2020 | Guardianship, Massachusetts
A recent Massachusetts appellate case discusses a grandparent’s guardianship petition. In this case, a grandmother sought guardianship of her two minor grandchildren. The Appeals Court had to review whether it could offer any relief in this case. Here, the... by Turco Legal | Jul 15, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce, Massachusetts
Generally, alimony payments are modifiable if one of the parties encounters a material change in circumstances. A new Massachusetts case deals with an interesting change regarding a retroactive alimony modification. This case involves one party serving a prison... by Turco Legal | Jul 10, 2020 | Attorney's Fees, Massachusetts
Attorney’s fees can take a number of different forms, from flat fees to hourly fees, depending on the case involved. In some cases, a specific lien against the proceeds in a client’s case — known as an attorney’s lien — can secure the...