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by Damian Turco | Oct 4, 2026 | Alimony
Key Takeaways Maine calls alimony “spousal support.” Maine law uses the term spousal support, although many people still call it alimony. The governing statute is 19-A M.R.S. § 951-A. There is no automatic formula. Unlike child support, Maine spousal support generally... 
by Damian Turco | Jul 28, 2026 | Alimony, Appeals, Modification
What Popp v. Popp Means for Massachusetts Alimony Modifications The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued an important decision for anyone paying or receiving alimony under an older divorce judgment. While the decision in Popp v. Popp does not rewrite... 
by Damian Turco | Jun 7, 2026 | Alimony, Child Support, Modification
One of the more common questions that comes up after a divorce is whether it makes sense to go back to court to modify child support or alimony. The answer, as unsatisfying as it may initially sound, is that it depends. More specifically, it depends on the facts, the... 
by Damian Turco | May 7, 2026 | Alimony
For many people going through a divorce, alimony is one of the biggest question marks. You may have heard about it from friends, seen it portrayed in movies, or read something online that made it seem either inevitable or impossible. The reality, as is often the case... 
by Damian Turco | Aug 30, 2025 | Alimony, Child Support
Cavanagh 2025 Introduction: A Case that Keeps Changing the Rules Few family law cases in Massachusetts have had the sweeping effect of Cavanagh v. Cavanagh. What began as a routine post-divorce dispute over child support and alimony has now produced two landmark... by Damian Turco | May 7, 2025 | Alimony, Child Support
When Wealth and Parenting Collide: The Appeals Court Upholds Major Support Increases in Smith v. Smith In a recent and instructive decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court judge’s order substantially increasing both alimony and...