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Understanding Child Custody and Visitation in California: Legal Rights, Orders, and Parenting Time Explained
Custody and visitation are often the most contentious issues in divorce and paternity cases. Many parents are unable to reach …
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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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Spousal Support in California: Key Factors, Legal Rules, and How It’s Determined
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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How to Legally Establish Paternity in California: A Complete Guide for 2025
A paternity or parentage case is a legal process in which the Court determines who the legal parents of a …
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Matthew Breddan Receives Highest Ethical Rating
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is proud to announce shareholder Matthew A. Breddan, Esq. has received an AV Preeminent rating by …
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Why You Need An Attorney
Getting married is easy. Get a marriage license. Have a ceremony. Even a ceremony conducted by an Elvis impersonator at …
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James Reape, Voted Your Ultimate Lawyer!
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is thrilled to share our Co-Founder and Managing Shareholder, James P. Reape, Esq., has been named …
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What To Do Before You File?
For many families, summer is the beginning of cross-country trips and new adventures. However, the summer break is also a …


