Author: The Reape-Rickett Law Firm

In the early stages of a dissolution where the parties have minor children, parents are often concerned that the court …

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Everyone knows someone who suffers the torments of hell during their divorce proceeding. In most instances, these catastrophic divorces could …

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WHAT THESE CASES MEAN TO YOU Third in a series of case reviews by Russell H. Thaw   When child …

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Many situations can arise where a child would need a guardian. Guardian is a legal term that specifically applies to …

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Clients often tell me they want custody of the kids, or that they are afraid because the other parent is …

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You are recently divorced and the primary custodian of your 15-year-old daughter. According to your Judgment of Dissolution, Father has …

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It’s a beautiful Saturday during football season. Just as your favorite Pac 10 teams are about to begin the 2nd …

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The Bode Miller custody case: McKenna v. Miller   Here’s a case you probably haven’t heard before, but the story …

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For several years, scarcely a month has passed without a movie, television or widescreen, news article, or book coming out …

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The holidays are quickly approaching. A walk down the aisles of your favorite retailer surely has reminded you – the …

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