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by Turco Legal | Jan 12, 2017 | Appeals, Divorce
Suppose that a partner in a committed relationship (but not marriage) wants to have children. The other partner undergoes surgery that prevents them from having children in the future. However, they neglect to inform their partner. This leaves the partner under the... by Turco Legal | Dec 26, 2016 | Divorce
Understanding Common Law Marriage in the U.S. You may have heard the term “common law marriage.” It refers to a relationship where two adults cohabit long enough to be legally recognized as married. The U.S. Supreme Court held as early as 1877 that a such... by Turco Legal | Dec 14, 2016 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
There is a long line of case law that has established pets as personal property. Courts have ruled that pets are personal property in various cases. These include cases involving pet loss in accidents. Other cases involve pets potentially “inheriting” their owner’s... by Turco Legal | Dec 1, 2016 | Divorce
Massachusetts has an “open court system” for nearly every type of case. Our courtrooms and court files are open to the public. Therefore, making a divorce file private is challenging. Some types of cases, such as adoption cases, close automatically. The... by Turco Legal | Nov 23, 2016 | Appeals, Divorce
It’s not uncommon for a hearing to occur and a judge to take a matter under advisement. That means the judge essentially wants to think about the matter before deciding what to do. Sometimes days or weeks pass before an order actually issues, but as we explain... by Turco Legal | Nov 14, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Custody, Divorce
Generally, the court will consider matters of custody by examining what is in the best interests of the child. The best interests of the child standard includes many factors. The court evaluates all relevant factors when making custody orders. It weighs each factor...