A February 2008 opinion issued by California’s Second District Court of Appeal has raised questions about the legality of homeschooling …

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For many families, pets are family members present in holiday cards and cared for as faithful companions.  On the other …

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Last week’s SCOTUS decisions in United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. (2013), the court found part of the Defense of Marriage Act …

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The California Family Code governs critical aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and asset …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce that Senior Managing Partner James P. Reape, Esq., and Shareholder Matthew A. …

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If you thought that the only person who could seek orders for visitation with your children during your divorce is …

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You may have heard of “forum shopping”, meaning a party chooses to start litigation in a certain state over another …

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None of us are born parents. What we know about parenting is learned, primarily from parents or care givers, garnered …

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Grandparents often play a deeply nurturing and stabilizing role in their grandchildren’s lives. Whether through daily caregiving, emotional bonding, or …

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Grandparents can be awarded visitation with their grandchildren through the court if the grandchild’s parents are separated or either parent …

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