Child Support
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by Turco Legal | Jul 27, 2017 | Child Support
As we discussed in a previous post, the 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines, effective September 15, 2017, made significant changes from the 2013 Guidelines in how parenting time affects a child support order, how health/vision/dental insurance is accounted... by Turco Legal | Jul 19, 2017 | Child Support, Custody
The 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines have just come out and, whether you are an attorney handling these cases or a party paying or receiving child support, it’s worth diving deep on this particular issue. Start here with our first deep dive into the new guidelines.
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 | 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 | Apr 3, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
Zelda and Zack have been married for ten years and are undergoing a divorce. Zack recently found out two things. First, Zelda has won a professional award which will likely allow her to increase her income substantially in the future. Second, Zelda is likely to come... by Turco Legal | Mar 22, 2017 | Child Support, Contempt, Divorce
Criminal abandonment charges apply when someone intentionally or negligently refuses to care for an immediate family member. This includes a spouse, child, or parent. Several Massachusetts statutes address criminal abandonment and the legal consequences tied to this...