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by Turco Legal | Mar 22, 2017 | Child Support, Contempt, Divorce
Criminal abandonment charges apply when someone intentionally or negligently refuses to care for an immediate family member. This includes a spouse, child, or parent. Several Massachusetts statutes address criminal abandonment and the legal consequences tied to this... by Turco Legal | Feb 24, 2017 | Divorce
Anyone undergoing a divorce in Massachusetts likely has heard the term “pretrial conference.” The Standing Orders of the Probate and Family Court require a pretrial conference in all divorce cases. Rule 16 of the Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure... by Turco Legal | Feb 20, 2017 | Divorce
Heidy and Hugh, both Massachusetts residents, are getting married in Boston. They are trying to determine who can solemnize their marriage in Massachusetts as they plan their big day. Heidy’s brother, who is an ordained minister in New York, would like to perform the... by Turco Legal | Jan 27, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Larry and Leah have been married for a decade, during which Leah was the main bread-winner through her job as a human resources director. Though Larry has held a string of low-paying jobs, he has not managed to hold down a job for very long, and he can’t seem to... by Turco Legal | Jan 13, 2017 | Divorce
Joe and James are undergoing a divorce. Joe previously suffered an accident in which he lost his leg. James supported Joe after the accident. He provided financial, emotional, and physical help when Joe became disabled and unable to work. Joe brought suit for damages... 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...