by Turco Legal | Mar 6, 2020 | Custody, Divorce, Massachusetts
Massachusetts child custody cases are decided based on the “best interests of the child” standard. This standard takes many different factors into consideration. Under Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 208, section 31A, in a proceeding granting temporary or... by Turco Legal | Feb 24, 2020 | Divorce, Massachusetts
When dividing a marital estate or resolving custody issues in a divorce, one expects the spouses to seek financial information and evidence of one another’s conduct during the marriage. Sometimes, however, painting a complete picture of a spouse’s financial worth and... by Turco Legal | Jan 21, 2020 | Agreements>Prenuptial Agreement, Massachusetts, Prenuptial Agreements
In most instances, when a person dies while legally married, the surviving spouse of that person is entitled to certain rights and protections regarding spousal inheritance (i.e. inheriting the property of the deceased). In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals... by Turco Legal | Jan 15, 2020 | Custody, Divorce, Massachusetts, Separation, Visitation
Grandparents are often some of the most influential extended family members during a minor’s childhood. In some cases, grandparent involvement in the lives of their grandchildren is limited by the parents. This is particularly true where the parents separate or... by Turco Legal | Jan 9, 2020 | Annulment, Divorce, Massachusetts, Separation
Certain marriages that are unlawful in Massachusetts are subject to annulment by court order. Annulment also describes a church tribunal proceeding that challenges a marriage’s validity under Catholic law. This post reviews the differences between state court civil...