Child Support
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by Turco Legal | Mar 6, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Mediation
Olivia and Oscar are going through a contentious divorce in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. They are facing issues exchanging financial information. Oscar is a partner in an accounting firm which is local and privately held. Olivia’s attorney requested... by Turco Legal | Jan 25, 2017 | Child Support, Custody
Tim is twelve. His parents are getting a divorce. He is coping well but is concerned about living with his mother. Tim prefers staying with his father, who lives near his school. While he loves his mother, he doesn’t want to live with her daily. When will a... by Turco Legal | Dec 8, 2016 | Appeals, Child Support
The Massachusetts Uniform Child Support Guidelines determine the amount of child support in most cases. Massachusetts has well-established guidelines. They do not tolerate deviation from these guidelines, and the payor must justify any change. How much deviation... by Turco Legal | Oct 24, 2016 | Alimony, Child Support
For most of us, taxes are generally unavoidable. Many events in life impact what taxes we pay, and divorce is one of them. In fact, there are various issues in a divorce case with potential tax implications. Here, we’ll focus on one of the main categories:... by Turco Legal | Oct 21, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support
The probate and family courts are very busy places. Each judge has about 1,000 cases. Sitting in a courtroom and observing the various cases—along with their arguments, emails, text messages, and emotional outcries—reveals the complexity of the situation. In these... by Turco Legal | Sep 24, 2016 | Child Support
In Massachusetts, the short answer to the question above is probably—but not necessarily. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208, Section 28, parents must support children aged 18 to 21. This applies if the child lives with a parent and depends on them for...