Divorce and Family Law Appeals Articles
by Turco Legal | Jul 16, 2017 | Appeals, Child Support, Modification
Is the retroactive modification of child support payments a possibility in Massachusetts? Say, for example, that a payor party’s income increases. The receiving party does not file for modification right away–perhaps because she does not know of the increase in... 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 24, 2017 | Appeals, Contempt, Divorce
How do civil contempt cases work? What is the standard of proof? In other words, what must the plaintiff prove in order to prevail in a contempt action? Example 1: Kyle is divorced and has primary custody of his two children. Kyle is concerned that his former spouse,... 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 | May 29, 2017 | Appeals, Mediation, Restraining Order
Is the recipient of a restraining order protected by the anti-SLAPP statute when she contacts the police to report a possible violation? What happens if no violation occurs and charges are filed erroneously, only to be dismissed later? In a recent case, the...