Matters of faith—a family’s religious beliefs, practices, and community (or lack thereof)—are among the most personal and influential aspects of a child’s upbringing. Religion is often deeply tied to identity, heritage, family life, education, and values. According to The Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Study, almost 70% of married Americans say their spouse shares…
Why would an attorney refer someone to a divorce attorney? Some cases may require expertise in a specific aspect of family law, and an attorney who doesn’t specialize in this area may be unable to deliver quality legal representation. Divorce cases can be very complex and challenging to handle. Cases involving child custody and…
No divorce is entirely benign. There’s pain, heartache, anger, fierce disagreement, and intense stress. The end of a marriage brings out the worst in good people, and everyone has moments when they’re not at their best. But sometimes, the frustration, negativity, and squabbling go well beyond the range of an average divorce—or even a…
If you’re newly divorced or going through a painful separation, you may find yourself dreading the holidays. The season can be overwhelming and full of emotional landmines. But you can get through it with a mindful approach, taking care of body and soul. Here are 15 tips for surviving the holidays post-divorce from the…
The range of emotions you can experience during a divorce is practically unlimited. In addition to sadness, loss, and anger, you may feel frustration, confusion, anxiety, disbelief, guilt, or grief; you may feel lost. Healthy people can find themselves in full-on fight-or-flight mode—feeling under pressure, threatened, or attacked—with an urge to lash out. Though…
Whether you can reach a marital settlement agreement or your case goes to litigation, property division can be one of the most significant, thorniest parts of your divorce process—and very emotionally taxing. California is a community property state, which means that in a straightforward divorce, all assets acquired during the marriage are considered shared…
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.