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by Turco Legal | Dec 29, 2020 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Modification
In many cases involving alimony, the court orders a party to pay alimony at the time of divorce. In some cases, a court may modify alimony after the divorce — either increase, decrease, or altogether terminate alimony. To prevail on an alimony modification, the... by Turco Legal | Oct 26, 2020 | Agreements, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During a divorce, the court divides the parties’ marital property in an equitable manner. In order to do so, the parties must truthfully disclose their assets and liabilities. But, what if they don’t? What if there is a misrepresentation in disclosing marital assets?... by Turco Legal | Sep 25, 2020 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court considered whether a workers’ compensation settlement constituted marital property in a divorce. During a divorce, the court divides the property of the spouses’ in an equitable manner. Simply, equitable... by Turco Legal | Sep 9, 2020 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
During a divorce, the court divides the parties’ property in an equitable manner. In order to do so, the parties must truthfully disclose to each other their assets and liabilities. What happens when one spouse is dishonest, or even fraudulent, in his or her... by Turco Legal | Aug 17, 2020 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Regarding equitable distribution of the marital estate in a divorce, does federal law preempt a Massachusetts judge from dividing a spouse’s federal veterans disability benefits? The Massachusetts Appeals Court decided that question in a recent case. ... by Turco Legal | Aug 10, 2020 | Custody, Divorce
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case discusses an important issue at the intersection of family law and the First Amendment — a nondisparagement order. In custody cases, can a court issue an order that compels the parents not to disparage each...