Agreement Articles
Welcome to the Turco Legal blog category on Agreements. This is an aggregation of our analysis and commentary on the law as it pertains to agreements of all relevant types. That includes, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and any other agreements relevant to our family law case work.
by Damian Turco | Oct 26, 2020 | Agreements, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During a divorce, the court divides the parties’ marital property in an equitable manner. In order to do so, the parties must truthfully disclose their assets and liabilities. But, what if they don’t? What if there is a misrepresentation in disclosing marital assets?... by Damian Turco | Jan 21, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreement
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 Damian Turco | Nov 1, 2019 | Agreements, Modification, Restraining Order
Generally, a restraining order, also known as a protective order, is a tool the court uses to protect a victim of domestic abuse by ordering a defendant to not do something. In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court clarified the standard of proof required to... by Damian Turco | Jul 2, 2019 | Agreements, Appeals, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreement
As divorce attorneys, we are always cognizant of cases in which family law issues intersect with other areas of the law, such as tort law. A recent case addressed an issue of legal malpractice that stemmed from a prenuptial agreement. Background: In the case Greenspun... by Damian Turco | May 23, 2018 | Agreements, Divorce, Separation
In some cases, an uncontested divorce may be the most cost-effective and efficient option. For example… Mike and Barbara have been married for nine years. After meeting in college, they were married when Mike was nineteen-years old and Barbara was twenty-years... by Damian Turco | Feb 28, 2018 | Agreements, Divorce
Experienced family lawyers guide spouses in emotionally fraught divorce proceedings toward a resolution that terminates the marriage. A separation agreement is a crucial part of that process. A separation agreement memorializes the terms of the resolution and also...