by Damian Turco | Sep 30, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Increasingly in our global society, legal issues of an international scope arise in family law cases. A recent appellate case dealt with one. In Ravasizadeh v. Niakosari, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided for the first time an issue regarding enforceability of a... by Damian Turco | Jul 29, 2018 | Appeals, Child Support, Divorce
What if a party in a family law proceeding is unable to testify at trial or a hearing in person? Should the court permit him or her to testify through the use of video or telephone? The Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed this issue in a recent case. Background: In... by Damian Turco | Jul 9, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
Many natural born citizens in the United States take for granted the ease of navigating the legal system as a US citizen. This assertion is especially true in comparison to the ease of navigating the legal system for non-naturalized citizens. Many citizens do not... by Damian Turco | May 7, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
If you are beginning the divorce process, there are many questions you may have for your divorce attorney regarding your finances. You many find yourself in a situation where you could be paying your former spouse alimony. Or, you could be the individual receiving... by Damian Turco | Apr 11, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
What Massachusetts laws govern health insurance during divorce and custody cases? Divorce: When seeking a divorce and/or dealing with custody of children, a question that often concerns individuals is the issue of health insurance coverage. This is a great question to... by Damian Turco | Apr 2, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
As many studies have shown, couples in which one spouse is an entrepreneur have a high rate of divorce. Whether it’s because the business encompasses much of entrepreneurs’ time or because the non-entrepreneur spouse feels neglected, divorce is common. While...