Equitable Distribution
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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... by Turco Legal | Nov 16, 2016 | Equitable Distribution
As the saying goes, one’s home is one’s castle. During a divorce, one’s home is also often the most valuable piece of property that is up for division. But, in what circumstances are real estate experts, like an appraiser, necessary in the divorce process? The... by Turco Legal | Nov 9, 2016 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Gene and Gerri are in the middle of a contentious divorce case. Gerri knows Gene bought valuable stocks using money from their joint bank accounts during their marriage. The portfolio is in Gene’s name. Gerri wants to know if she can ask the Court to transfer... by Turco Legal | Sep 29, 2016 | Equitable Distribution
Massachusetts has long adopted the equitable distribution approach to property division in divorce. Equitable distribution is the most popular approach in the United States, with a primary focus on achieving “equity” or fairness. How fairness is...