Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a very serious matter. It endangers yourself and others. Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death on U.S. roadways, accounting for nearly 30% of all traffic fatalities—well over 10,000 each year, plus 300,000+ injuries. Almost 70% of those accidents involve drivers with more than…
The pandemic has caused many individuals and families to seek alternative living and working arrangements. For families with young children, this may mean moving to a new location to find a better cost of living and work-life balance. However, this may complicate custody orders for divorced families. California’s laws governing move-away cases are complicated…
Although a custody battle can be one of the most complicated, hotly contested, and emotional aspects of a divorce, in the end, even in high-conflict situations, most custody agreements proceed without incident. But there are times when the nightmare scenario occurs- an angry, disgruntled, or unstable parent runs away with the child or hides…
Custody decisions are among the most difficult, delicate, frightening, and painful parts of a divorce process. Even the legal language surrounding it is incredibly fraught—after the agonizing decision that you’ll no longer live together, the idea that one parent would have only” visitation” can feel heartbreaking. When you get divorced, your relationship as a…
In years past, there was a presumption in custody battles that children should be with their mother, and therefore mothers almost automatically got custody. Today this scenario is no longer the rule, but it’s a common misconception. It’s important to know that California law does not favor either parent. Instead, the court must always…
For divorced couples, sorting through the details of custody and parenting agreements is a challenge in the best of times. But nearly two years into a global pandemic, Covid-19 is still adding new layers of complication to an already difficult process. Covid-19 news and concerns change almost daily, and relevant legal considerations are evolving….
Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., recognizes that family law matters involve complex, sensitive issues that can have a lasting impact on you, your family, your finances and your future.
