Custody Articles
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by Damian Turco | Sep 22, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Living outside Massachusetts does not automatically prevent you from seeking custody here. The critical question is usually not where you live, but whether a Massachusetts court has legal authority to decide the custody dispute under the Uniform Child... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 18, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Parental alienation can affect custody. Rhode Island courts consider each parent’s willingness and ability to foster a close and continuing relationship between the child and the other parent when determining what serves the child’s best... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 17, 2026 | Custody
Grandparents Visitation Rights in New Hampshire Key Takeaways Grandparents do not have an automatic right to visitation. Although grandparents often play an important role in a child’s life, New Hampshire law does not guarantee visitation simply because a... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 14, 2026 | Adoption, Custody, Guardianship
Key Takeaways Guardianship, custody, and adoption serve different legal purposes. Although all three involve caring for a child, they create very different legal relationships. Understanding those differences is essential before deciding which legal option is... 
by Damian Turco | Aug 25, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Supervised Visitation Prioritizes Child Safety. In New Hampshire, supervised visitation allows a child to maintain a relationship with a parent. A responsible adult or professional is present during parenting time to help protect the child’s safety... 
by Turco Legal | Aug 13, 2026 | Custody, Parental Alienation
Key Takeaways Parental alienation is about conduct, not labels. New Hampshire courts are generally less focused on whether a parent uses the phrase “parental alienation” and more focused on whether one parent’s conduct is harming the child’s relationship with the...