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by Damian Turco | Sep 21, 2026 | Divorce
Key Takeaways A quiet divorce is not a legal divorce. The term generally describes spouses who remain legally married while living largely separate emotional, financial, or personal lives, sometimes under the same roof. Living separately does not necessarily end the... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 11, 2026 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Key Takeaways Premarital property is not automatically protected. Many people assume that anything they owned before the marriage automatically remains theirs after a divorce. In New Hampshire, however, RSA 458:16-a gives the court authority to equitably divide... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 8, 2026 | Divorce
College Contribution in Divorce in Massachusetts Key Takeaways Massachusetts Courts May Order Parents to Contribute to College Expenses. Under G.L. c. 208, § 28, the Probate and Family Court may require one or both parents to help pay a child’s college expenses.... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 5, 2026 | Divorce
Key Takeaways New Hampshire Does Not Require Separation Before Divorce. Unlike some states, New Hampshire law does not require spouses to live separately before filing for divorce. The law does not require any specific separation period. Many couples file while they... 
by Damian Turco | Aug 29, 2026 | Divorce
Key Takeaways Every Divorce Is Different – There is no single timeline for a Massachusetts divorce. Some uncontested divorces conclude in a matter of months, while highly contested cases may take a year or more. Uncontested Divorces Usually Move Faster – When spouses... 
by Turco Legal | Aug 4, 2026 | Divorce, Separation
Key Takeaways A “quiet divorce” is not a legal divorce. The parties remain legally married in Massachusetts despite emotionally and even physically separating. Assets and debts continue to grow or shrink. In Massachusetts, new property, retirement...