by Damian Turco | Oct 13, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Protecting a child with disabilities requires planning that extends far beyond determining custody or child support. Depending on the child’s diagnosis, functional limitations, and long-term prognosis, parents may need to address ongoing medical... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 22, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Living outside Massachusetts does not automatically prevent you from seeking custody here. The critical question is usually not where you live, but whether a Massachusetts court has legal authority to decide the custody dispute under the Uniform Child... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 21, 2026 | Appeals, Prenuptial Agreement
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision on September 15, 2026, addressing what happens when a prenuptial agreement signed decades ago collides with changes in Massachusetts divorce law that occurred years later. In Liz L. v. Ursel U., No.... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 14, 2026 | Adoption, Custody, Guardianship
Key Takeaways Guardianship, custody, and adoption serve different legal purposes. Although all three involve caring for a child, they create very different legal relationships. Understanding those differences is essential before deciding which legal option is... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 8, 2026 | Divorce
College Contribution in Divorce in Massachusetts Key Takeaways Massachusetts Courts May Order Parents to Contribute to College Expenses. Under G.L. c. 208, § 28, the Probate and Family Court may require one or both parents to help pay a child’s college expenses....