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The CARES Act Impact on Retirement and Divorce
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law in response …
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COVID-19 Community Resources & Information
As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve, we understand that many in our community face new challenges as businesses …
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Don’t Wait to File a Modification of Support
If your income has been affected by the public health crisis, you can file for a modification of child support and or spousal support now. It is imperative to file for a modification of support soon after a job loss or significant pay reduction because the Court can’t back-date modifications.
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Courts Reopen for Limited Services & Our Commitment to Our Clients
Additional information regarding The Reape-Rickett Law Firm’s commitment to our clients and the Los Angeles and Ventura County Court re-openings with limited services amid the COVID-19 shut-down.
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Understanding Your Custody Order
Custody and visitation are often the most contentious issues for divorce and paternity cases. In fact, many parents are unable …
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Reape-Rickett Attorneys Recognized with AV Preeminent Rating
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Shareholder Matthew A. Breddan, Esq., Donald R. Klahs, Esq., Of Counsel, and …
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Your 2020 Super Lawyers
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is excited to announce Shareholders, James P. Reape, Esq. and Matthew A. Breddan, Esq., Senior Attorneys …
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Is Mediation Right for Me? Five Important Reasons Why You Should Consider Mediation of Your Family Law Case
Mediation is a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the parties of a legal case …
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The New Face of Domestic Violence
For decades, most judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers defined domestic violence as either actual physical violence or a provable …
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Attorney Steven L. Weiss Joins the Reape-Rickett Law Firm
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is excited to announce Steven L. Weiss, Esq. has joined the firm as a valued member …
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Factors That Determine Spousal Support
Clients often ask, “Who gets spousal support?”. The answer is relatively simple: Spouses! However, it is more complex than that, …
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How the 2017 Tax Bill Impacts Spousal Support
Prior to the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, spousal support payments made under a divorce or …
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Matthew Breddan Elected Haven Hills Board Member
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce Shareholder Matthew Breddan, Esq. is a new member of the Haven Hills …
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Recognizing Less Easily Identified Forms of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is commonly recognized as physical or sexual violence perpetrated against a spouse, or other personal relationship defined by …
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Filing for Paternity – Where Do I Start?
Paternity or parentage cases are when the Court makes orders stating who a minor child’s legal parents are. There is …
