Equitable Distribution
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by Turco Legal | Feb 6, 2017 | Equitable Distribution
Darlene and Dave have been dating for a decade and cohabiting for most of that time. They bought a home a few years ago. The title was in Dave’s name due to Darlene’s credit history. Dave assured Darlene that they “owned the home together,” and Darlene has... by Turco Legal | Jan 27, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Larry and Leah have been married for a decade, during which Leah was the main bread-winner through her job as a human resources director. Though Larry has held a string of low-paying jobs, he has not managed to hold down a job for very long, and he can’t seem to... by Turco Legal | Jan 8, 2017 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Ken and Kora are going through a divorce in Massachusetts. They were married for a short time. During the marriage, Ken racked up substantial credit card debt. Ken and Kora both work full-time, but Kora makes significantly less money than Ken. She worries about the... by Turco Legal | Dec 28, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Equitable Distribution
Audra and Adam, married for fifteen years. In that time, Audra has supported Adam while he finished medical school, underwent a medical residency, and established his practice. Audra also took care of the couple’s children. The couple enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle... by Turco Legal | Dec 21, 2016 | Appeals, Equitable Distribution
Ellen and Earl have been married for over 20 years. Their age is a key factor in the divorce. During the marriage, Earl worked full-time as an engineer, while Ellen stayed home to care for the parties’ two children. Ellen finished high school. Once the kids learned to... by Turco Legal | Dec 14, 2016 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
There is a long line of case law that has established pets as personal property. Courts have ruled that pets are personal property in various cases. These include cases involving pet loss in accidents. Other cases involve pets potentially “inheriting” their owner’s...