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by Damian Turco | Nov 11, 2017 | Alimony, Modification
A recent Massachusetts case addressed the issue of alimony modification where the event triggering a material change of circumstances was the emancipation of a child. Background: In Flor v. Flor, the parties’ divorce judgment ordered the husband to pay the wife child... by Damian Turco | Nov 8, 2017 | Alimony, Modification
After a judgment has been ordered by the court for alimony there are certain situations where either party may take action to modify the judgment.[1] For a party to be successful on a claim for alimony modification, the party must prove to the court that there has... by Damian Turco | 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 Damian Turco | Jul 16, 2017 | Appeals, Child Support, Modification
Is the retroactive modification of child support payments a possibility in Massachusetts? Say, for example, that a payor party’s income increases. The receiving party does not file for modification right away–perhaps because she does not know of the increase in... by Damian Turco | Dec 23, 2016 | Annulment, Modification
A wedding may be the happiest day of one’s life, but in some cases, the wedding day might not lead to a valid marriage. According to the Courts, and well-established in statutory and case law, certain marriages never even happened. In Massachusetts, marriages of... by Damian Turco | Aug 16, 2016 | Modification, Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial or premarital agreements have become more popular in recent years for a variety of reasons. With a shrinking middle class, many people entering their first marriage expect to receive a significant inheritance or gifts from parents at some point during their...