Modification Articles
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by Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | 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 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... by Turco Legal | 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 Turco Legal | Dec 23, 2016 | Annulment, Modification
A wedding may be the happiest day of one’s life; however, in some cases, the wedding day might not lead to a valid marriage. In fact, some marriages are voidable. Moreover, They can be annulled under certain circumstances. According to the courts’... by Turco Legal | Aug 16, 2016 | Modification, Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial or premarital agreements have become more popular in recent years for a variety of reasons. With the shrinking middle class, many entering their first marriage expect significant inheritances or gifts from parents. People entering second marriages often...