by Damian Turco | Aug 29, 2026 | Divorce
Key Takeaways Every Divorce Is Different – There is no single timeline for a Massachusetts divorce. Some uncontested divorces conclude in a matter of months, while highly contested cases may take a year or more. Uncontested Divorces Usually Move Faster – When spouses...
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 Turco Legal | Aug 4, 2026 | Divorce, Separation
Key Takeaways A “Quiet Divorce” if Not a Legal Divorce. The parties remain legally married in Massachusetts despite emotionally and even physically separating. Assets and Debts Continue to Grow or Shrink. In Massachusetts, new property, retirement...
by Damian Turco | Jul 28, 2026 | Alimony, Appeals, Modification
What Popp v. Popp Means for Massachusetts Alimony Modifications The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued an important decision for anyone paying or receiving alimony under an older divorce judgment. While the decision in Popp v. Popp does not rewrite...