Custody Articles
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by Melina Munoz Turco | May 31, 2023 | Agreements, Appeals, Custody, Divorce
Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution. It’s a way to resolve a case outside of the litigation process. Through arbitration, a third-party neutral (the arbitrator) decides specific issues in a case, or the entire case, after considering... by Damian Turco | Jun 7, 2021 | Custody, Modification
Can my former spouse / co-parent force me to get a COVID vaccine for our minor child? As the COVID vaccine becomes available for younger children, many are asking this question. The short answer is that it’s possible. Judges may make orders and judgments... by Damian Turco | Feb 12, 2021 | Custody, Divorce
A divorce can be emotionally challenging. For partners who entered a marriage with excitement for their future together, coming to terms with a new reality, separate from the other spouse, can be difficult. When the spouses have children together, however, the... by Damian Turco | Oct 2, 2020 | Appeals, Custody
As a general matter, in order for a court to issue a judgment or order, the court must have the legal authority to do so, known as jurisdiction. There are two types of jurisdiction a court must have. First, a court must have jurisdiction over the people involved in... by Damian Turco | Aug 10, 2020 | Custody, Divorce
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case discusses an important issue at the intersection of family law and the First Amendment — a nondisparagement order. In custody cases, can a court issue an order that compels the parents not to disparage each... by Damian Turco | Mar 30, 2020 | Custody
Being a parent is not easy, especially now, during the Coronavirus pandemic. You may find it difficult to home-school kids while working from home or to explain world events to your kids in an age-appropriate way. It may be hard to soothe anxieties—your own and those...