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We are pleased to announce that The Reape-Rickett Law Firm will now be known as Reape-Rickett & Breddan.   This …

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California law gives divorcing spouses the ability to end a marriage itself while leaving property division, support, and other financial …

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We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Matthew J. Chung and Donald P. Reape of The Reape-Rickett Law Firm have …

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We are honored and excited to announce five attorneys at The Reape-Rickett Law Firm are 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers …

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After more than four decades practicing family law in California, I’ve learned this: when substantial assets are involved, a divorce …

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

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

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

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It is with great excitement that we announce five members of The Reape-Rickett Law Firm are 2025 Southern California Super …

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For many parties considering or in the midst of a divorce, determining how assets and debts are distributed, and to …

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2024 marks many milestones, 100 years since the discovery of universes beyond the Milky Way, the 50th anniversary or Hank …

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We are pleased to announce The Reape-Rickett Law Firm has been named in the 2025 Best Law Firms® in Los …

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The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is pleased to announce Shareholders James P. Reape, Matthew A. Breddan, and Donald R. Klahs, Of …

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  In California, when parties file for divorce, both spouses are required uphold the highest good faith and fair dealings. …

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For many going through divorce, having your judgment entered and the divorce finalized can feel like you’ve crossed the finish …

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