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by Turco Legal | Sep 4, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During the divorce process, most parties want to ensure that the end of the marriage won’t result in the end of their preferred lifestyle. How are cars treated during property division? How are other personal items of value, such as jewelry and antiques valued in a... by Turco Legal | Aug 18, 2017 | Appeals, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreement
In Massachusetts family law in general, the importance of equity and fairness is of utmost concern. The court will review prenuptial agreements to ensure fairness and reasonableness. It will also consider whether enforcement conflicts with countervailing equities. The... by Turco Legal | Jul 30, 2017 | Divorce
Adultery is one of the most distressing and devastating challenges to any marriage. Although some marriages survive the stressful impact of one spouse’s unfaithfulness, others simply cannot. Sometimes a party files for divorce because of a spouse’s infidelity.... by Turco Legal | Jul 14, 2017 | Divorce
A touchy subject to discuss, but one which becomes an issue from time to time, is the subject of impotence as grounds for divorce. In Massachusetts, a spouse may choose to request either an annulment or a fault-based divorce on the grounds of the other party’s... by Turco Legal | Jun 24, 2017 | Appeals, Contempt, Divorce
How do civil contempt cases work? What is the standard of proof? In other words, what must the plaintiff prove in order to prevail in a contempt action? Example 1: Kyle is divorced and has primary custody of his two children. Kyle is concerned that his former spouse,... by Turco Legal | Jun 4, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways is intellectual property important during a divorce? Is it something that may be divided by the court between the parties? Intellectual property and domestic relations: Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and...