by Damian Turco | Jan 31, 2019 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody
Choosing a medical treatment is a tough decision for most people. It becomes even more difficult if the treatment is for a loved one. For any parent, there is nothing more terrifying and painful than the feeling that you cannot help your child. This is compounded if... by Damian Turco | Dec 1, 2018 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Marital property is often at the center of contention in a divorce case. Among the many types of property that may be considered part of the marital estate are retirement accounts and pension plans, business assets, and inheritance assets—and these assets are often... by Damian Turco | Nov 27, 2018 | Alimony
In Massachusetts, judges of the Probate and Family Court may award alimony to one of the spouses during the divorce process. Alimony is payment by one former spouse towards the maintenance of the other spouse. Under the Massachusetts alimony law, there are four types... by Damian Turco | Nov 3, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Divorce can inevitably become a very stressful period in a person’s life. As emotions run high and become all-consuming, many parties do not realize that financial mistakes can be made during a divorce. This article will discuss some of the financial errors your... by Damian Turco | Oct 8, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
As divorce attorneys, we often see litigation and settlement questions regarding individual retirement accounts (IRAs). A pension plan, IRA, or other type of account is considered marital property for purposes of distribution during a divorce. New questions may arise,... by Damian Turco | Sep 30, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Increasingly in our global society, legal issues of an international scope arise in family law cases. A recent appellate case dealt with one. In Ravasizadeh v. Niakosari, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided for the first time an issue regarding enforceability of a...