Custody Articles
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by Turco Legal | Oct 9, 2017 | Custody, Divorce
For many Massachusetts families, the issue of substance abuse hits home. Parents may struggle to care for their children while working on their own substance abuse issues. At a time when substance abuse has hit a high, Massachusetts families may need extra assistance... by Turco Legal | Sep 25, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
If your case requires an order sooner, file a motion for temporary orders. The judge can hear it early. Divorce trials usually take 12 to 15 months, but you can request temporary orders within the first few months. It is often necessary for cases involving custody,... by Turco Legal | Sep 11, 2017 | Custody, Divorce, Jurisdiction
Jack and Jen married in Massachusetts and lived together as husband and wife for four years. During this time they had one child, Jonah. Jen has left the marital home on her own. Jack wants to file for divorce, and he also wants custody of Jonah and wants Jen to pay... by Turco Legal | Sep 8, 2017 | Custody
How do the stages of child development impact the custody order? Whether a child is an infant, an eight-year-old, or a teenager, the court will establish custody orders with the “best interest of the [dependent] child” as the priority and focus. [1]This standard,... by Turco Legal | Aug 30, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Forget the sappy Hallmark ads depicting grandparental bliss. Forget the press about the important relationship forged between grandparents and grandchildren. When it comes to visitation, grandparents using the courts to assert their rights to see their grandkids face... by Turco Legal | Aug 28, 2017 | Custody
As the divorce rate of interfaith couples increases, judges are forced to address the issue of “spiritual custody”. This means determining custody disagreements regarding religious upbringing. Often, religion is something a person holds near and dear, especially...