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... 
by Damian Turco | May 31, 2026 | Divorce, Trial
If your Massachusetts divorce is going to trial, something’s gone terribly wrong. It’s a small percentage of cases that go the distance in Massachusetts: less than 5%. Some cases head straight to trial because the parties’ positions are so far apart....