June 26, 2015: A Date That Changed History June 26, 2015: For the Marriage Equality movement, this date is the …

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Among the many services and community benefits provided to the residents of California is free access to a group of …

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It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our friend and partner, David Rickett.  David was not only a …

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE. The California Supreme Court has granted review of the case Butler v. Harris where the Court of Appeal …

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As one of the most underreported crimes in the United States, domestic violence has been identified as the single major …

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