Child Support
Written by an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney with offices in Boston | Andover | Newburyport | Newton
by Turco Legal | Oct 25, 2018 | Child Support, Custody
When it comes to emancipation of children for purposes of child support, does joining the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in college equate to joining the Armed Forces? The Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed this issue in a recent decision. Background... by Turco Legal | Oct 8, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
As divorce attorneys, we often see litigation and settlement questions regarding individual retirement accounts (IRAs). A pension plan, IRA, or other type of account is considered marital property for purposes of distribution during a divorce. New questions may arise,... by Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | 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...