by Turco Legal | Sep 1, 2017 | Appeals, Child Support
Planning for college expenses is hard enough, but it gets even more challenging for those who co-parent. Among other expenses related to the maintenance and welfare of a child during a divorce or child support proceeding, the court sometimes orders a party to pay... 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 | Oct 24, 2016 | Alimony, Child Support
For most of us, taxes are generally unavoidable. Many events in life impact what taxes we pay, and divorce is one of them. In fact, there are various issues in a divorce case with potential tax implications. Here, we’ll focus on one of the main categories:... by Turco Legal | Oct 21, 2016 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support
The probate and family courts are very busy places. Each judge has about 1,000 cases. Sitting in a courtroom and observing the various cases—along with their arguments, emails, text messages, and emotional outcries—reveals the complexity of the situation. In these... by Turco Legal | Sep 24, 2016 | Child Support
In Massachusetts, the short answer to the question above is probably—but not necessarily. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208, Section 28, parents must support children aged 18 to 21. This applies if the child lives with a parent and depends on them for...