by Turco Legal | May 31, 2018 | Custody
Issues of grandparents’ rights to visitation with their grandchildren always hinge on the best interests of the child standard. That is, the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts will order grandparent visitation only where it is in the best interests of the child... by Turco Legal | Feb 6, 2018 | Child Support, Custody
Approximately 800,000 children annually are reported missing, according to U.S. Department of Justice statistics. That’s a staggering 2,000 minors daily on average. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”) claims that family... by Turco Legal | Nov 22, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Restraining Order
Matt and Mary are going through a divorce. Matt alleges that during the marriage, Mary had engaged in a repeated pattern of physical and verbal abuse toward him. The couple had two children together, and the children live with Matt. Both parties want to know whether... by Turco Legal | Aug 30, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
Forget the sappy Hallmark ads depicting grandparental bliss. Forget the press about the important relationship forged between grandparents and grandchildren. When it comes to visitation, grandparents using the courts to assert their rights to see their grandkids face... by Turco Legal | Feb 1, 2017 | Appeals, Custody
A biological parent whose parental rights have been terminated. Does this parent have the right to participate in a post-termination hearing regarding visitation rights? Yes, according to a recent decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court. In Adoption of Zak, the...