Equitable Distribution
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by Turco Legal | Nov 3, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Suppose Grace and Will own a home and have pension plans. Now that they are divorcing, they want to know how a court would impose alimony payments. How do the respective estates of the parties factor into the court’s decision regarding alimony? What is alimony?... by Turco Legal | Oct 12, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Modification
Kelly and Alex were granted a divorce. The judge also entered a judgment for alimony payments that ordered Kelly to pay Alex $800 per month, along with providing health insurance for Alex. Kelly has not complied with the health insurance requirement, although she has... by Turco Legal | Sep 21, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
How does one value a share in a partnership in a divorce? How are professional practices valued in a divorce? People facing a divorce are often concerned about their financial futures. One such financial concern regards the valuation of shares in a partnership during... 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 27, 2017 | Equitable Distribution
A property attachment is a possibility during divorce: either spouse under Massachusetts divorce laws may attach the other spouse’s real and personal property to ensure suitable support for the attaching spouse and children in his/her care and custody[1]. For... by Turco Legal | Jul 1, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Equitable Distribution
May a party recover damages from a former romantic partner with whom the party cohabited, where the party contributed significantly to the improvement of the common home? Say, for example, that two people live together but never marry. One of them happens to be in the...