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by Damian Turco | Sep 9, 2020 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During a divorce, the court divides the parties’ marital property in a fair and equitable manner. In order to do so, the parties must truthfully disclose to each other their assets and liabilities. What happens when one spouse is dishonest, or even fraudulent, in his... by Damian Turco | Aug 17, 2020 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Regarding equitable distribution of the marital estate in a divorce, does federal law preempt a Massachusetts judge from dividing a spouse’s federal veterans disability benefits? The Massachusetts Appeals Court decided that question in a recent case. ... 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 | Jul 15, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce
Generally, alimony payments are modifiable if one of the parties encounters a material change in circumstances. A new Massachusetts case deals with an interesting change regarding a retroactive alimony modification. This case involves one party serving a prison... by Damian Turco | Apr 10, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce
Alimony is support paid by one spouse, known as the payor, towards the maintenance of the other spouse, known as the payee. In many cases, alimony terminates after a specific period of time, based on the length of the marriage. In some cases, however, it terminates... by Damian Turco | Mar 6, 2020 | Custody, Divorce
Massachusetts child custody cases are decided based on the “best interests of the child” standard. This standard takes many different factors into consideration. Under Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 208, section 31A, in a proceeding granting temporary or...