Child Support
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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... by Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | 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... by Turco Legal | Mar 18, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Robert and Mary, a Massachusetts couple, have been married for ten years. They now seek a divorce. During the marriage, Robert worked and Mary took care of the home. They had no children. Since Robert has a pension plan, the question arises: How does a court address... by Turco Legal | Mar 12, 2018 | Child Support, Custody, Guardianship, Restraining Order
In some cases, the services of a Guardian ad Litem play a key component. Imagine the following scenario: A doctor diagnoses a 10-year-old child named Jacob with a “curable” form of cancer. Jacob has a chance to beat the disease with regular chemotherapy treatments,... by Turco Legal | Feb 13, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways might a part-time job or second job affect alimony or child support payments? Change in circumstances: Under Massachusetts divorce law, a spousal support award is not set in stone. Rather, one may alter it by a petition for modification to the court...