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By Debra Schoenberg More than two million couples in the U.S. get divorced every year and one of the top three reasons for splitting up is finances. The COVID-19 crisis has left many families struggling to cover basic expenses as the number of unemployment claims surge to 6.6 million. As early as

Many parents are expressing concern and anxiety about how strict quarantine measures may impact their custody arrangements. Communication with your ex-spouse is critical in deciding what visitation schedule works best for the safety of your family. If this issue creates conflict it’s important to remember that the custody laws are clear and

Written by Debra Schoenberg If you’re going through a divorce, you may be feeling a rollercoaster of emotions. The decision to end a relationship can be traumatic and depressing not only because you have to deal with the legal and financial aspects of the process itself, but also the fact that life

By Debra Schoenberg The divorce process is difficult in different ways for every separating couple. It’s estimated that 95% of all divorces end in a settlement agreement but for unusually contentious or financially complex divorces, the only way to resolve these disputes is by going to court. The prospect of a court

Relationships in Quarantine:  The coronavirus pandemic is creating special challenges for millions of Americans as they begin to self-quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19. Bay Area leaders took the step of placing a mandatory “shelter in place” order affecting six counties and nearly 7 million people. The order is in place

New tax laws will impact alimony payments. If you or someone you know is in the midst of a divorce, they should be equipped with a basic understanding of how the new laws affect them. SFLG’s Debra Schoenberg shares her expert insight with the California Business Journal. https://calbizjournal.com/new-tax-laws-impact-divorce/

Historically, when couples get married, they tended to merge their lives completely, moving into the same home and merging finances. However, a Bank of America study shows a trend among “millennials” (roughly those born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s) to keep separate bank accounts. According to the study, more than a

In many divorces, one spouse is ordered to make monthly payments for “alimony” or “maintenance” to the other spouse to help that spouse support him/herself. Usually, the spouse receiving the payments is entitled to keep receiving them unless he or she remarries or starts “cohabiting” or living with someone else as a

A number of states are moving toward some form of “shared” or “joint” custody as a baseline when determining parental arrangements after divorce. In other states, these may be arrangements that a judge decides upon or which parents agree to. Either way, the trend is toward some kind of shared parenting arrangement.

by Debra Schoenberg Going through the divorce can be a grueling process for both parents and their children, who at times can be caught in the middle.  It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude for the benefit of the kids, but attending parent education classes can help parents learn how