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by Turco Legal | Mar 12, 2018 | Child Support, Custody, Guardianship, Restraining Order
In some cases, the services of a Guardian ad Litem play a key component. Imagine the following scenario: A doctor diagnoses a 10-year-old child named Jacob with a “curable” form of cancer. Jacob has a chance to beat the disease with regular chemotherapy treatments,... by Turco Legal | Jan 2, 2018 | Restraining Order
The recent case of C.R.S. v. J.M.S. addressed the issue of an ex parte abuse protective order. In that case, the victim of domestic violence filed a complaint for a restraining order against her partner. Her story entailed many instances of controlling behavior, along... by Turco Legal | Nov 22, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Restraining Order
Matt and Mary are going through a divorce. Matt alleges that during the marriage, Mary had engaged in a repeated pattern of physical and verbal abuse toward him. The couple had two children together, and the children live with Matt. Both parties want to know whether... by Turco Legal | Jun 15, 2017 | Restraining Order
According to the applicable statute, domestic abuse is defined in Massachusetts to include three different types of actions. [1] First, attempting to cause or causing physical harm constitutes domestic abuse. Actions such as punching, hitting, or kicking another... by Turco Legal | May 29, 2017 | Appeals, Mediation, Restraining Order
Is the recipient of a restraining order protected by the anti-SLAPP statute when she contacts the police to report a possible violation? What happens if no violation occurs and charges are filed erroneously, only to be dismissed later? In a recent case, the... by Turco Legal | Apr 28, 2017 | Divorce, Restraining Order
Which scenarios may lead to divorce based on cruel and abusive treatment as the fault ground? 1. A husband falsely accuses his wife of affairs with patients and previously threatened to slash her. 2. A wife calls her husband vile names and berates him in front of...