Equitable Distribution
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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... by Turco Legal | Jun 11, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
Under some circumstances, there may be income imputed to a party for purposes of calculating alimony and child support. For example, what if a party voluntarily changes careers to a less lucrative one or takes an early retirement? The court may impute income to that... by Turco Legal | Jun 4, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways is intellectual property important during a divorce? Is it something that may be divided by the court between the parties? Intellectual property and domestic relations: Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and... by Turco Legal | May 5, 2017 | Appeals, Equitable Distribution
In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court reviewed whether a testator may grant property while reserving to herself a power of appointment over the same property. Background: Skye v. Hession involved a testator who granted her home to her three daughters and... by Turco Legal | Apr 21, 2017 | Equitable Distribution
Sam and Sally are going through a divorce. For years, Sam worked outside of the home while Sally stayed home to care for the couple’s children. Sam was responsible for the acquisition of most of the couple’s property. He now wonders whether the court will consider his...