Divorce and Family Law Appeals Articles
by Damian Turco | Sep 25, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
If you have issues in your case that require an order sooner rather than later, filing a motion for temporary orders and having it heard by the judge may be the solution. While trial in a divorce case doesn’t ordinarily occur until the case has been going on for... by Damian Turco | Sep 1, 2017 | Appeals, Child Support
Planning for college expenses is hard enough, but it gets even more challenging for those who co-parent. Among other expenses related to the maintenance and welfare of a child during a divorce or child support proceeding, the court sometimes orders a party to pay... by Damian Turco | Aug 30, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Forget the sappy Hallmark ads depicting grandparental bliss. Forget the press about the important relationship forged between grandparents and grandchildren. When it comes to visitation, grandparents using the courts to assert their rights to see their grandkids face... by Damian Turco | Aug 18, 2017 | Appeals, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreement
In Massachusetts family law in general, the importance of equity and fairness is of utmost concern. The court, when reviewing prenuptial agreements, will seek to ensure that the agreement is fair and reasonable and that its enforcement does not go against... by Damian Turco | Aug 3, 2017 | Adoption, Appeals, Custody
In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court discussed open adoption agreements. Specifically, it looked at the enforcement of clauses in agreements at the sole discretion of the adoptive parents. Background: In the case at hand, the adoptive parents adopted two... by Damian Turco | Jul 22, 2017 | Appeals, Prenuptial Agreement
Generally, in order for an antenuptial agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement) to be considered valid and enforceable in Massachusetts, the agreement must meet the following elements: it must be in writing; signed by the parties; signed voluntarily and under...