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Not always can a dispute be settled without some court intervention or other assistance from a third party. In some …

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In 1990, I started spending more time litigating cases in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Impatient by nature, it didn’t take …

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Three of the most common ways a divorce can be approached are through Mediation, Collaborative Divorce or Litigation.   Mediation …

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Every divorce eventually comes to an end. How you reach the end and how much damage the process causes depends …

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Divorce proceedings can be multi-faceted and involve multiple areas of potential dispute. From an initial break up, issues arise with …

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No-fault divorce represents a significant shift in how family law handles divorce in America. In 1969, California became the first …

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At Divorce Mediation Professionals, we continuously advise clients of the benefits of mediation in divorce. More often than not, we …

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Marriage of Woolsey, 13 DJDAR 14039 (10-22-13) (DCA 3), is another case showing the advantages of mediating your dissolution matter. …

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When considering divorce, many people find the process more overwhelming than the actual divorce itself. Without knowledge of the legal …

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Divorce mediation saves $20,000–$30,000 compared to litigation for a medium-small estate, regardless of estate size. In Los Angeles County, mediation …

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The massive overhaul of the US Tax Code passed earlier this year included a very significant change that will take …

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Why This Case Matters Beyond Tech Headlines At Reape Rickett, while our core expertise lies in family law, we believe …

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We are honored to have earned the distinction as Santa Clarita’s Ultimate Family Law Firm for the second consecutive year. …

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In California Family Law, there are five “states” relating to individuals and couples: “single”, “married”, “partners”, “separated” or “divorced”. There …

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In a recent opinion, the California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision to value a community property asset …

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Jurisdiction is the authority given to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters in a geographic area …

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