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It’s that magical time of year, with hearts everywhere, flower shops overflowing with beckoning bouquets and chocolate boxes stacked sky …

Continue reading “But Honey, Is it Really a Gift?: Upon Divorce, California Community Property Laws May Make Your Valentine’s Day Present a lot Less Romantic”

Divorce presents many traps for the unwary, as illustrated by the recent case, People v. Gill, which has some interesting …

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In the case, In Re Marriage of Walker, unpublished opinion of District 6 (Filed January 10, 2012), the Court answered …

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Considering the possibility of a looming divorce is daunting no matter what the details of the situation are. There are …

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Everyone knows, even in a general sense, that when you are involved in a legal dispute, you are entitled to …

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In the very recent appellate decision, In Re Marriage of Sorge (Court of Appeals of California, Fourth District, Division One, …

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This is a question asked in nearly every dissolution case. Typically, there is a “breadwinner” in the family and the …

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Not all marital dissolution cases require the services of a Forensic Accountant. However, many of the more complicated cases in …

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Wondering when a good time is to bring up the issue of a prenuptial agreement? Maybe there really is no …

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Parties to a dissolution of marriage are bound by law to disclose all material facts relating to income or expenses …

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Keep in mind that when making a Court appearance, the primary goal in terms of dress is showing respect for …

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Marriage in California is a valid civil contract between a man and a woman who are both free and capable …

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This article comments upon the recent Court decision in the case of In re Marriage of Schu (2014), Cal.App.4th [No. …

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The short answer is ‘more than you may think‣. Consider the case of In Re Marriage of Holtemann. In this …

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Thank you, Santa Clarita, for your continued confidence and support in voting The Reape-Rickett Law Firm the Best Family Law …

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Many times I’ve heard the following: “OK, I’ve filled out the Income and Expense Declaration Form (FL-150) and given it …

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