by Damian Turco | Oct 31, 2019 | Child Support, Custody, Modification, Uncategorized
The ramifications of violating a temporary or permanent child custody order are significant. This post addresses conduct that subjects a parent to a contempt finding by a Probate and Family Court. Additionally, penalties and remedies for defying custody orders are... by Damian Turco | Oct 10, 2019 | Adoption, Custody, Divorce
All 50 states allow same-sex adoption provided one member of the couple is already the child’s birth or adoptive parent. Massachusetts allows second-parent or co-parent adoptions for unmarried couples. Same-sex or opposite-sex married or unmarried couples under... by Damian Turco | Jul 30, 2019 | Custody
Disabled parents often face an uneven playing field advancing their rights in child custody disputes. Massachusetts lawmakers last week heard advocates for disabled parents’ rights. They appeared to testify to endorse a proposed law protecting against such... by Damian Turco | Apr 3, 2019 | Adoption, Custody, Guardianship
Caregiver, guardian and adoptive parent are terms in the lexicon describing adults who oversee the welfare of minor children. Each status, however, imparts different levels of responsibility for the minor’s well-being and varying degrees of court involvement. The... by Damian Turco | Feb 13, 2019 | Custody, Separation
Warning: Themes of domestic abuse. Jacob and Leah are 7-year old twins. Their parents, Jeff and Hannah, were married for eight years before finally deciding to pursue a separation and ultimately a divorce. The relationship between Jeff and Hannah was tumultuous. For... by Damian Turco | Jan 31, 2019 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody
Choosing a medical treatment is a tough decision for most people. It becomes even more difficult if the treatment is for a loved one. For any parent, there is nothing more terrifying and painful than the feeling that you cannot help your child. This is compounded if...