Homeschooling has long been a subject of debate in California, as it balances parental rights with the state’s interest in …
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Homeschooling has long been a subject of debate in California, as it balances parental rights with the state’s interest in …
Continue reading “California Homeschooling Laws and the Rachel L Decision”

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

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 …

Grandparents can be awarded visitation with their grandchildren through the court if the grandchild’s parents are separated or if either …
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The California Supreme Court has granted review of Butler v. Harris, where the Court of Appeals held that grandparents could …
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As one of the most underreported crimes in the United States, domestic violence has been identified as the single major …

Fertility issues are difficult enough on potential parents. Why add the stress and cost of obtaining a contract between prospective …
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In the United States, the use of surrogacy has become a much more common method for beginning a family, however, …

As surrogacy becomes a more popular option for couples looking to become parents, legal problems continue to arise. Many couples who seek …
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