Custody Articles
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by Turco Legal | May 31, 2018 | Custody
Issues of grandparents’ rights to visitation with their grandchildren always hinge on the best interests of the child standard. That is, the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts will order grandparent visitation only where it is in the best interests of the child... by Turco Legal | May 22, 2018 | Custody, Guardianship
Under what circumstances is there an issue with becoming a guardian of a minor under Massachusetts family law? For example… Consider the following scenario: Ten-year old Rebecca and her seven-year old brother Leon live with their mother, Jodi. Rebecca and Leon... by Turco Legal | Apr 11, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
What Massachusetts laws govern health insurance during divorce and custody cases? Divorce: When seeking a divorce and/or dealing with custody of children, a question that often concerns individuals is the issue of health insurance coverage. This is a great question to... by Turco Legal | Mar 12, 2018 | Child Support, Custody, Guardianship, Restraining Order
In some cases, the services of a Guardian ad Litem play a key component. Imagine the following scenario: A doctor diagnoses a 10-year-old child named Jacob with a “curable” form of cancer. Jacob has a chance to beat the disease with regular chemotherapy treatments,... by Turco Legal | Feb 6, 2018 | Child Support, Custody
Approximately 800,000 children annually are reported missing, according to U.S. Department of Justice statistics. That’s a staggering 2,000 minors daily on average. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”) claims that family... by Turco Legal | Dec 11, 2017 | Custody
Kelly and Ken are divorced and share custody of their three minor children. Kelly maintains a modest but clean and safe home in a small town. Ken lives in a one-bedroom apartment. Ken’s building is pretty run-down. It is located in an area of a large city known for...