by Damian Turco | Jul 21, 2026 | Court
Testifying in a Massachusetts divorce or family law case is difficult for almost anyone. Even calm, intelligent, successful people often become nervous once they are sworn in under oath and asked to testify in open court. Many people assume the hardest part is... 
by Damian Turco | Jul 14, 2026 | Case Law, Equitable Distribution
Williams v. Massa: The Massachusetts Case That Defines Modern Equitable Distribution One of the most important Massachusetts divorce cases on equitable distribution is Williams v. Massa, 431 Mass. 619 (2000). Probate and Family Court judges and family law attorneys... 
by Damian Turco | Jul 7, 2026 | Attorney's Fees
Divorce litigation is expensive. There are no two ways around it. Law firms compensate attorneys well, and even solo attorneys tend to carry significant overhead. Getting the attorney up to speed, discovery, and motion practice all add significant costs. Custody... 
by Turco Legal | Jul 3, 2026 | Guardianship
Key Takeaways A child’s physical presence in Massachusetts does not automatically give a Massachusetts court jurisdiction over a guardianship case. In most interstate disputes, the court must first determine whether Massachusetts has authority to hear the case... 
by Damian Turco | Jun 29, 2026 | Investigation
One of the hardest parts of any divorce is not knowing whether you have the full picture. You may have a nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right, but you cannot prove it. Perhaps your spouse’s financial disclosures do not make sense, or large sums...