by Turco Legal | Jul 15, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce
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
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... by Turco Legal | Jul 8, 2020 | Restraining Order
A recent case discusses the issue of whether someone can get a restraining order against a perpetrator for past sexual abuse. The plaintiff and defendant in the case, Yahna Y. v. Sylvester S., are first cousins. The defendant is a couple of years older than the... by Turco Legal | Apr 10, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce
Alimony is support paid by one spouse, known as the payor, towards the maintenance of the other spouse, known as the payee. In many cases, alimony terminates after a specific period of time, based on the length of the marriage. In some cases, however, it terminates... by Turco Legal | Mar 30, 2020 | Custody
Being a parent is not easy, especially now, during the Coronavirus pandemic. You may find it difficult to home-school kids while working from home or to explain world events to your kids in an age-appropriate way. It may be hard to soothe anxieties—your own and those...