Equitable Distribution
Articles written by an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney with offices in Boston | Andover | Newburyport | Newton
by Damian Turco | Apr 27, 2026 | Equitable Distribution
When people start thinking about divorce in Massachusetts, one of the first financial questions that comes up is deceptively simple: “What happens to inheritance?” It’s a fair question, and often a deeply personal one. Inherited assets are rarely just financial. They... 
by Damian Turco | Apr 8, 2026 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
When people start thinking about divorce, they often focus on the obvious assets—the house, the bank accounts, maybe a retirement account they can log into and see a balance. But one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—assets in many New Hampshire divorces is... 
by Damian Turco | Mar 25, 2026 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, valuation
In today’s economy, many divorcing couples are not just dividing homes and retirement accounts—they are dividing startup equity, founder shares, stock options, and privately held business interests. These assets often connect to startup valuations that may appear... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 30, 2025 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
On October 14, 2025, the Appeals Court in Karim Suwwan De Felipe vs. Leila El-Youssef Suwwan considered anew issues that have long confounded courts and family law practitioners, wrestling with complex equity compensation in private companies. In his appeal, the... by Melina Munoz Turco | Apr 30, 2024 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
A new Massachusetts Appeals Court case, Michael A. Trethewey v. Rosalia F. Trethewey, highlights the risk of “double dipping” in divorce matters involving marital asset division and alimony (or other support) orders. In Trethewey, the probate and family judge treated... by Melina Munoz Turco | Jan 31, 2024 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
The valuation date for marital property can be a significant issue in a divorce because asset value is rarely static. Oftentimes, property appreciates after the separation or divorce process has commenced and before the divorce is final. When there are larger assets,...