Let’s Make A Good Deal – New Mediation Requirements

Let’s Make A Good Deal – New Mediation Requirements

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

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Joint Legal – Minors And Driving

Joint Legal – Minors And Driving

In divorce situations many times parents will have joint legal custody responsibilities set out in their Judgment of Dissolution. Joint …

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In Memory of David Rickett, Esq

In Memory of David Rickett, Esq

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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Homeschooling Of Children Under Fire?

Homeschooling Of Children Under Fire?

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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Custody for Family Pets in a Divorce or Legal Separation

Custody for Family Pets in a Divorce or Legal Separation

For many families, pets are family members present in holiday cards and cared for as faithful companions.  On the other …

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Comments On Us Supreme Court Decisions On Doma And Prop 8

Comments On Us Supreme Court Decisions On Doma And Prop 8

Last week’s SCOTUS decisions in United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. (2013), the court found part of the Defense of Marriage Act …

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Changes To The Family Code In California

Changes To The Family Code In California

There are a number of changes which have been made to the Family Code in California. In this article we …

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“Super Lawyers” Again!

“Super Lawyers” Again!

The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Senior Managing Partner, James P. Reape, Esq. and Shareholder Matthew A. Breddan, …

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Will The Court Go As Far As Awarding Visitation To A Non-Parent?

Will The Court Go As Far As Awarding Visitation To A Non-Parent?

If you thought that the only person who could seek orders for visitation with your children during your divorce is …

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How Co-Parenting Classes Can Help Your Children

How Co-Parenting Classes Can Help Your Children

None of us are born parents. What we know about parenting is learned, primarily from parents or care givers, garnered …

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Grandparent Visitation Rights Denied

Grandparent Visitation Rights Denied

Family Code, §3102, to Family Code, §3104, provides a statutory framework which significantly expands the provisions for grandparent visitation. These …

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Grandparent Visitation Rights

Grandparent Visitation Rights

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

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Grandparent Visitation

Grandparent Visitation

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

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Domestic Violence – A National Epidemic

Domestic Violence – A National Epidemic

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

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