Prior to the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, spousal support payments made under a divorce or …

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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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Domestic Violence is commonly recognized as physical or sexual violence perpetrated against a spouse, or other personal relationship defined by …

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Paternity or parentage cases are when the Court makes orders stating who a minor child’s legal parents are. There is …

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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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Getting married is easy. Get a marriage license. Have a ceremony. Even a ceremony conducted by an Elvis impersonator at …

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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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For many families, summer is the beginning of cross-country trips and new adventures. However, the summer break is also a …

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Simply stated, payment of child support is meant to ensure the financial needs of children are being met by each …

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For many years Family Code Section §3020 instructed the court that “it is the public policy of this state to …

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