Child Support
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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... 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...