The Need for an Expert Attorney in High Net Worth Divorce Cases

The Need for an Expert Attorney in High Net Worth Divorce Cases

Divorce is a challenging life event, and when high net worth individuals are involved, the complications multiply. The stakes in …

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Understanding Business Valuation in Divorce for Privately Held Businesses

Understanding Business Valuation in Divorce for Privately Held Businesses

Valuing a privately held business during divorce proceedings in California can be complex, particularly when the business has both separate …

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Reasons to Consider a Premarital Agreement

Reasons to Consider a Premarital Agreement

There are countless reasons to consider a premarital agreement when planning for your and your future spouse’s life together. A …

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What You Need to Know About Fiduciary Duties in Divorce

What You Need to Know About Fiduciary Duties in Divorce

Fiduciary duties play a critical role in family law, particularly during divorce proceedings and in the management of family assets. …

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Announcing James P. Reape as a SuperLawyer for 2022

Announcing James P. Reape as a SuperLawyer for 2022

The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Shareholder James P. Reape is selected as a 2022 Super Lawyer. Each …

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Divorce or Legal Separation: What is the difference?

Divorce or Legal Separation: What is the difference?

In California, there are four ways to legally end a marriage or domestic partnership, dissolution (commonly known as divorce), legal …

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The American Rescue Plan: What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan: What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides qualifying families with additional financial relief including, temporarily …

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How to File a Child or Spousal Support Modification in California (and Why It’s Urgent to Act Now)

How to File a Child or Spousal Support Modification in California (and Why It’s Urgent to Act Now)

If your income has been affected by the public health crisis, you can file for a modification of child support and or spousal support now. It is imperative to file for a modification of support soon after a job loss or significant pay reduction because the Court can’t back-date modifications.

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Waiver Of Support In Premarital Agreements

Waiver Of Support In Premarital Agreements

Many family law practitioners when drafting premarital agreements advised against and stayed away from any attempt to limit, modify or …

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Spousal Support, Does It Ever End

Spousal Support, Does It Ever End

There is a presumption in California Law that a marriage of ten years is deemed to be a long term …

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