Getting married is easy. Get a marriage license. Have a ceremony. Even a ceremony conducted by an Elvis impersonator at …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is thrilled to share our Co-Founder and Managing Shareholder, James P. Reape, Esq., has been named …

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For many families, summer is the beginning of cross-country trips and new adventures. However, the summer break is also a …

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Child support in California, often referred to as child maintenance, ensures both parents contribute to their children’s financial needs, such …

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For many years Family Code Section §3020 instructed the court that “it is the public policy of this state to …

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In California, property acquired during marriage is generally considered community property. Community property is generally divided equally, so that each …

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Oftentimes I hear these exact words when consulting with family law clients. They have been to court and awarded by …

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Clearly the answer to that question depends on your situation. If you’re paying spousal support, the answer is “Not soon …

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This is an often confusing area of the law for many litigants. Part of the reason for this confusion is …

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In the case, Khera and Sameer, (2012) 206 Cal.App.4th 1464, we learn what evidence does not amount to a showing …

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