When the Supreme Court struck down DOMA, states that recognize gay marriage allowed same-sex couples to have a federally, legal …

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SUPER SUPER BOWL PARTIES   As millions of Americans host and attend Super Bowl gatherings across the country, many may …

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With the divorce rate showing no sign of waning, knowing the rules of divorce can make the difference between personal …

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June 26, 2015: For the Marriage Equality movement, this date is the 1969 Moonwalk, the fall of the Berlin Wall …

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Among the many services and community benefits provided to the residents of California is free access to a group of …

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It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our friend and partner, David Rickett.  David was not only a …

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A February 2008 opinion issued by California’s Second District Court of Appeal has raised questions about the legality of homeschooling …

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

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If you thought that the only person who could seek orders for visitation with your children during your divorce is …

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You may have heard of “forum shopping”, meaning a party chooses to start litigation in a certain state over another …

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