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by Turco Legal | Jan 14, 2017 | Alimony
Is “Lifetime Alimony” truly dead in Massachusetts? The Alimony Reform Act became effective on March 1, 2012. It allows modifying alimony based on material changes in circumstances. The Act set presumptive termination dates for marriages under 20 years. For... by Turco Legal | Jan 9, 2017 | Alimony
Peter and Polly married twenty years ago. At that time, both felt optimistic about each other’s employability. Peter was a graduate student, and Polly was a secretary. Polly supported Peter during his Ph.D. in Economics, being the sole breadwinner for the first... by Turco Legal | Jan 8, 2017 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Ken and Kora are going through a divorce in Massachusetts. They were married for a short time. During the marriage, Ken racked up substantial credit card debt. Ken and Kora both work full-time, but Kora makes significantly less money than Ken. She worries about the... by Turco Legal | Dec 28, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Equitable Distribution
Audra and Adam, married for fifteen years. In that time, Audra has supported Adam while he finished medical school, underwent a medical residency, and established his practice. Audra also took care of the couple’s children. The couple enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle... by Turco Legal | Nov 14, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Custody, Divorce
Generally, the court will consider matters of custody by examining what is in the best interests of the child. The best interests of the child standard includes many factors. The court evaluates all relevant factors when making custody orders. It weighs each factor... by Turco Legal | Oct 24, 2016 | Alimony, Child Support
For most of us, taxes are generally unavoidable. Many events in life impact what taxes we pay, and divorce is one of them. In fact, there are various issues in a divorce case with potential tax implications. Here, we’ll focus on one of the main categories:...