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

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Mediation is a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the parties of a legal case …

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For decades, most judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers defined domestic violence as either actual physical violence or a provable …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is excited to announce Steven L. Weiss, Esq. has joined the firm as a valued member …

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Clients often ask, “Who gets spousal support?” The answer is relatively simple: Spouses! However, it is more complex than that, …

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Prior to the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, spousal support payments made under a divorce or …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Shareholder Matthew Breddan, Esq. is a new member of the Haven Hills …

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Domestic Violence is commonly recognized as physical or sexual violence perpetrated against a spouse, or other personal relationship defined by …

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A paternity or parentage case is a legal process in which the Court determines who the legal parents of a …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce shareholder Matthew A. Breddan, Esq. has received an AV Preeminent rating by …

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