Author: The Reape-Rickett Law Firm

Pursuant to the California Family Code, California community property is valued or should be valued “as near as practicable to the …

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In nearly every family law matter a financial disclosure form, known as the Income and Expense Declaration (“FL-150”) must be …

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Most business owners don’t head into marriage thinking about doomsday scenarios, but when divorce is imminent, your business may be …

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What you had before you got married is yours, not your spouse’s, not the community’s, yours. Sounds simple, right? If …

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California is a community property state, meaning the Equitable Division Rule divides marital property equally between spouses. However, numerous exceptions …

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The purpose of California property division laws is to make sure that California marital property is allocated equally to each …

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Prenuptial Agreements (prenups) can protect you from your spouse’s debts, determine how your assets are passed on if you should …

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One often wonders once a Petition for Dissolution has been filed, or perhaps before it is filed, “Is my spouse …

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Running a business is complex, and valuing it during a divorce can be even more challenging. A key component in …

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When couples go through a divorce in California, one of the most common points of contention involves the division of …

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