by Damian Turco | Oct 12, 2026 | Court, Trial
Key Takeaways Trial preparation starts long before the hearing date. A strong Maine divorce trial is usually built through financial disclosure, discovery, witness preparation, valuation work, and careful identification of the issues the judge must decide. The judge... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 27, 2026 | Court, Evidence, Trial
Key Takeaways Simply having evidence does not guarantee admission. A text message, photograph, financial record, or recording may seem important, but a party must still satisfy Connecticut’s rules concerning relevance, authentication, hearsay, and other... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 24, 2026 | Court, Trial
Key Takeaways Credibility can decide important family law issues. When spouses or parents give conflicting accounts, a Maine family court judge may need to determine which testimony is more reliable before deciding issues involving children, finances, or other... 
by Damian Turco | Aug 18, 2026 | Evidence, Trial
Key Takeaways Cross examination is usually about credibility. Most Massachusetts family law trials do not turn on dramatic admissions. More often, cross-examination focuses on credibility, consistency, bias, and whether a witness’s testimony deserves trust. The... 
by Damian Turco | Aug 11, 2026 | Evidence, Trial
Key Takeaways Evidence Must Be Admissible. Evidence does not become admissible simply because it is important or relevant to your case. The evidence must satisfy the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence and any other applicable legal requirements before the judge may... 
by Damian Turco | Jul 10, 2026 | Court, Trial
One of the most misunderstood parts of divorce and custody litigation is credibility. People often assume family court cases are decided purely by documents, statutes, or technical legal arguments. Those things certainly matter. But in many contested divorce and...