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Many parents worry that divorce will harm their children permanently. That fear often drives couples to stay in toxic or …

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In the digital age, it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t engage with social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X …

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Many people believe that once their divorce decree is signed, everything has been settled. But what about your retirement plans? …

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Living together is no longer a predictor of divorce. The Centers for Disease Control conducted a study following several couples …

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Recovering from a divorce is, of course, a process. Even when a Judgment of Dissolution is granted, it is generally …

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Divorce can be emotionally challenging, but financial unpreparedness can make it even worse. One of the most costly mistakes people …

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Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment are the three main legal routes to dissolve or alter a marital relationship in California. …

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Shifting your relationship with your Ex from being a married couple to a divorcing couple might be one of the …

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Opening Sentiment: A Raw Expression of Pain My ex is SUCH a #%$#!!@%. This sentiment can be heard across the …

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Generally, in divorce or paternity cases (cases where there is a child(ren) but no marriage), the parties battle over custody …

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Recently, the Daily News (January 19, 2006) ran the result of a study conducted by Ohio State University regarding the …

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In a recent case, Marriage of Moore, an often overlooked asset, accrued vacation pay, was the issue and whether or …

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Reape-Rickett & Breddan is proud to announce Laurence R. Goldman, Esq. has received the AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubble …

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Jurisdiction is a foundational legal principle that determines whether a court has the authority to hear and decide a case. …

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There are very few things in life as stressful as a break-up. Stress, has been linked to disease, our mental …

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Understanding the Intersection of Divorce and Income Tax Filing With a new year comes the filing of income tax returns. …

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