by Turco Legal | Aug 27, 2017 | Equitable Distribution
A property attachment is a possibility during divorce: either spouse under Massachusetts divorce laws may attach the other spouse’s real and personal property to ensure suitable support for the attaching spouse and children in his/her care and custody[1]. For... by Turco Legal | Jun 4, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In what ways is intellectual property important during a divorce? Is it something that may be divided by the court between the parties? Intellectual property and domestic relations: Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and... by Turco Legal | Feb 15, 2017 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Can alimony calculations include a spouse’s unvested stock options, even if they weren’t considered marital property in equitable distribution? The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently answered this question. In Ludwig v. Lamee-Ludwig, the Court said yes. [1]... by Turco Legal | Jan 27, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Larry and Leah have been married for a decade, during which Leah was the main bread-winner through her job as a human resources director. Though Larry has held a string of low-paying jobs, he has not managed to hold down a job for very long, and he can’t seem to... by Turco Legal | Dec 21, 2016 | Appeals, Equitable Distribution
Ellen and Earl have been married for over 20 years. Their age is a key factor in the divorce. During the marriage, Earl worked full-time as an engineer, while Ellen stayed home to care for the parties’ two children. Ellen finished high school. Once the kids learned to...