A recent case has again come down from the Appellate Courts, upholding the broad definition of abuse. In Burquet v. …

A recent case has again come down from the Appellate Courts, upholding the broad definition of abuse. In Burquet v. …

James, the adoptive father of Kathleen, filed a lawsuit against Kathleen’s therapist, alleging that he was wrongfully accused of sexually …

In California, where spouses are concerned, property rights are determined by looking at the basic principle of “Yours, Mine and …

Your Divorce is Yours By Matthew A. Breddan Too many times people come to me and say “I want …

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

Thank you, Santa Clarita, for voting The Reape-Rickett Law Firm the Best Family Law Firm for the fifth year in …

In today’s complex real estate and legal landscape, couples are increasingly making critical decisions about homeownership, refinancing, and property titles, …

I believe it is a matter of personal choice when the time has come for one spouse to file a …

The world can be a difficult place for stepparents. On one hand, stepparents so often step into a family in …
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Last month I wrote about Marriage of Sorge (2012) – CA-and its holding that a fiduciary duty to update material …
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Many issues immediately come to mind when the time comes to dissolve your marriage. Some are very obvious, such as …

In California, questions of marriage validity often arise during emotionally and legally complex situations, especially following death or divorce. If …
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It’s easy to understand that financial implications play a huge role in any divorce settlement. Managing assets and debts, figuring …

Co-parenting is a collaborative approach where separated or divorced parents share the responsibilities of raising their child. In a world …
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If you are contemplating divorce, establishing a Date of Separation is crucial and can heavily impact your matter. IRMO Davis, …
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In a typical divorce case, there generally appear to be three key players: a husband, a wife, and the Internal …
Continue reading “Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know About the IRS and Your Financial Future”
