James, the adoptive father of Kathleen, filed a lawsuit against Kathleen’s therapist, alleging that he was wrongfully accused of sexually …

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In California, where spouses are concerned, property rights are determined by looking at the basic principle of “Yours, Mine and …

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Your Divorce is Yours By Matthew A. Breddan   Too many times people come to me and say “I want …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Shareholders, James P. Reape, Esq. and Matthew A. Breddan, Esq., Senior Attorney …

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Thank you, Santa Clarita, for voting The Reape-Rickett Law Firm the Best Family Law Firm for the fifth year in …

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In today’s complex real estate and legal landscape, couples are increasingly making critical decisions about homeownership, refinancing, and property titles, …

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I believe it is a matter of personal choice when the time has come for one spouse to file a …

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The world can be a difficult place for stepparents. On one hand, stepparents so often step into a family in …

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Last month I wrote about Marriage of Sorge (2012) – CA-and its holding that a fiduciary duty to update material …

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Many issues immediately come to mind when the time comes to dissolve your marriage. Some are very obvious, such as …

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