Equitable Distribution
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by Turco Legal | Mar 18, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Robert and Mary, a Massachusetts couple, have been married for ten years. They now seek a divorce. During the marriage, Robert worked and Mary took care of the home. They had no children. Since Robert has a pension plan, the question arises: How does a court address... by Turco Legal | Feb 13, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways might a part-time job or second job affect alimony or child support payments? Change in circumstances: Under Massachusetts divorce law, a spousal support award is not set in stone. Rather, one may alter it by a petition for modification to the court... by Turco Legal | Jan 31, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
Marital property is distributed in Massachusetts divorce cases under the “equitable distribution” standard. Unlike some other states with “community property laws,” Massachusetts courts divide marital property in an equitable, or fair, manner. What is Marital... by Turco Legal | Dec 3, 2017 | Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
Peter and Petra are getting married. Peter has considerable assets, including several homes, vacation homes, and checking and savings accounts. He also owns a string of rental properties from which he receives income. He deposits the rental income into an account... 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...