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by Turco Legal | Aug 20, 2017 | Alimony
Sally and Bob’s marriage lasted nearly thirty years. During most of this time Sally worked as a doctor while Bob took care of the couple’s children. In 2002, they divorced, and the court ordered Sally to provide $500 per week to Bob. Sally has now reached “full... by Turco Legal | Jul 8, 2017 | Alimony
In 2011, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Alimony Reform Act, making significant changes to laws concerning alimony in the Commonwealth. Among those changes were durational limits imposed on alimony obligations from marriages that lasted fewer than twenty... by Turco Legal | Jul 1, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Equitable Distribution
May a party recover damages from a former romantic partner with whom the party cohabited, where the party contributed significantly to the improvement of the common home? Say, for example, that two people live together but never marry. One of them happens to be in the... by Turco Legal | Jun 11, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
Under some circumstances, there may be income imputed to a party for purposes of calculating alimony and child support. For example, what if a party voluntarily changes careers to a less lucrative one or takes an early retirement? The court may impute income to that... by Turco Legal | Jun 4, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways is intellectual property important during a divorce? Is it something that may be divided by the court between the parties? Intellectual property and domestic relations: Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and... by Turco Legal | Apr 3, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
Zelda and Zack have been married for ten years and are undergoing a divorce. Zack recently found out two things. First, Zelda has won a professional award which will likely allow her to increase her income substantially in the future. Second, Zelda is likely to come...