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by Damian Turco | Sep 8, 2026 | Divorce
Who Pays for College After 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... 
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... 
by Damian Turco | Jul 28, 2026 | Divorce, Gray Divorce
Gray Divorce in Massachusetts: The Unique Challenges of Later in Life Divorce Divorce is never easy, but divorce later in life often presents challenges that look very different from those faced by younger couples. A divorce involving parties in their sixties,... 
by Damian Turco | Jun 4, 2026 | Discovery, Divorce
Divorces are so much easier to resolve fairly and reasonably when both parties are honest and forthright. Instead, some people play games with their finances when they are going through or leading up to a divorce. Some are brazen about it, while others move slowly and...