Boston Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys

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Understanding the Basics of Massachusetts Divorce

Divorce law is primarily state law, established through statutes, case law, administrative orders, court rules, procedural rules, and evidentiary rules. Legal proceedings require formality. Therefore, you must follow courtroom rules, including when, where, and how to sit, stand, and speak. The court system and process may, understandably, overwhelm you if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Most people navigate the process without attorneys because the cost puts representation out of reach. We deliver services to clients with a wide range of financial resources, from high-net-worth clients represented by our most experienced attorneys to our moderate to lower funded reduced-fee clients who are primarily represented by our associates on a limited basis.

Additionally, our website and family law blog are great resources to learn the basics. Our blog frequently explains relevant case law in detail, including some novel issues as they arise. Our objective is to educate you generally on how the law works so you may consider how it might apply to the facts of your case.

Uncontested Divorce: A Simpler, Less Stressful, Less Expensive Option
If you and your spouse can agree on the terms of your divorce, an uncontested divorce is often quicker, less expensive, and less emotionally taxing. Moreover, the more you’re able to resolve directly with your spouse, the less there will be for us to do. As a result, we can focus our time on ensuring all legal requirements of your agreement are met while protecting your rights and avoiding unnecessary complications.

Contested Divorce: Skilled Representation for Complex Cases
When you and your spouse are unable to agree on significant issues, a contested divorce may be necessary. Whether it’s child custody, alimony, asset division, or domestic violence protection, we provide skilled representation to advocate for your interests. Consequently, our experienced attorneys handle contested cases with sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring your case is thoroughly prepared for trial if needed.

Child Custody and Support: Protecting Your Parental Rights
Child custody and child support often become contentious areas of divorce. Because these issues impact your family’s future, at Turco Legal, we focus on creating fair, child-centric custody arrangements while advocating for your parental rights. Whether through negotiation or litigation, we work to secure the best outcome for your family that accommodates work schedules, emotional needs, and educational needs.

High Net Worth Divorce: Navigating Complex Finances
Divorces involving significant assets, businesses, or investments require strategic financial expertise. Accordingly, we collaborate with financial experts to navigate complex financial matters, ensuring the fair division of property, assets, and income. Whether it’s business valuations, stock options, or retirement accounts, we’re equipped to manage your high-net-worth divorce with precision and care, protecting your financial future.

Alimony & Spousal Support: Seeking Fair Financial Support
Alimony can be a critical aspect of divorce, particularly when one spouse’s income is vastly different, or when one or both parties’ incomes are complex or do not reflect their earning potential. The process of determining its amount and duration, which requires careful attention. However, our attorneys have extensive experience in alimony negotiations, ensuring that the support arrangements are fair, reasonable, and in line with Massachusetts law. We offer strategic counsel for a favorable outcome whether you’re seeking spousal support or trying to minimize your obligation.

Property Division: Equitable and Fair Division of Assets
The division of marital property, including real estate, retirement accounts, family businesses, and other assets, can be the most contentious aspect of a divorce. Resolving the issue requires full disclosure and identification of all marital assets and debts, followed by the establishment of accurate values for each. Other factors may play into the negotiation, including the practicality and timing of division, including consideration of market conditions and tax implications.

Divorce Mediation & Collaborative Divorce: Alternative Dispute Resolution
We represent clients through mediation and collaborative divorce routinely. Several of our most experienced attorneys also serve as mediators, while every member of our team represents clients through mediation as a coach and advocate. Collaborative divorce is a different type of structured approach to negotiating divorce cases. A couple members of our senior attorney team have been collaboratively trained, have experience in this approach, and represent clients in collaborative divorce. Mediation and collaborative divorce offer alternatives to traditional court proceedings. These processes allow both parties to maintain control over the terms of their divorce, reducing stress, time, and cost.

Military Divorce: Federal law provides some complication to military divorce that doesn’t exist in the non-military counterpart. Such complications may include residency requirements, housing issues, dividing military pensions, and other military benefits. For example, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) may guide courts when dividing military pensions. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) could affect how the divorce proceedings follow their timeline. If one or both spouses are or have been in the military, it’s important that you have an attorney who has the skill and experience needed to resolve these issues.

Same-Sex Divorce: Massachusetts law treats same-sex divorce the same as other divorces, applying identical rules for alimony, child support, custody, and property division. Nonetheless, LGBTQ+ couples can sometimes face unique challenges in the divorce process. We embrace diversity at this firm and have extensive experience and insight in representing our clients through their same-sex divorce.