Divorce and Family Law Appeals Articles
by Damian Turco | Mar 31, 2017 | Adoption, Appeals, Custody
Typically, a child born into a valid marriage will receive the last name of the husband, who in Massachusetts is presumed to be the father of the child. There is, however, no law in place which requires the parents to give their child the father’s last name. In fact,... by Damian Turco | Mar 27, 2017 | Appeals
When it comes to a divorce action between spouses where one or both spouses is a member of the military, certain specific procedural rules apply. In particular, the Federal Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides that a person on active military duty is... by Damian Turco | Mar 24, 2017 | Appeals, Restraining Order
Once a protective order is issued, under what circumstances might that order be expunged by the court? This question was recently addressed by the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The case of J.S.H. v. J.S. involved a protective order of harassment prevention which was... by Damian Turco | Mar 2, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Leila and Liam are divorced and share physical custody of their two children. Liam has a new girlfriend who has moved in with him. Leila disapproves of their living arrangements, which she claims are against her moral beliefs. She wants to know whether she can prevent... by Damian Turco | Feb 8, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Alba and Andrew are recently divorced after a decade of marriage. They have one child, Andy, and per the divorce decree, the share physical and legal custody. Alba is growing concerned, however—Andrew has recently joined a religious order which differs from Alba’s... by Damian Turco | Feb 1, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Will a biological parent whose parental rights have been terminated have standing to participate in a post-termination hearing regarding visitation rights? Yes, according to a recent decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court. In Adoption of Zak, the biological...