The main difference between divorce and legal separation in California is that divorce legally ends the marriage, while legal separation allows spouses to resolve financial, property, support, and parenting issues while remaining legally married. A divorced person may remarry after the divorce is final. A legally separated person may not remarry unless they later…
Graduation season is in full swing. Young adults across the country are donning caps and gowns, processing through football fields and high school auditoriums to receive diplomas and awards. Proud parents are in the crowd, cheering them on, beaming with pride, and reaching for the Kleenex. Congratulations, students! And you, too, moms and dads….
Your parents probably aren’t perfect. But if you were fortunate enough to be raised by people who could provide relative stability and support, they fed you, clothed you, took you to school and activities, cheered you on, sat by your bed when you were sick; maybe later they helped with college, or your wedding,…
Choosing a family law attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law matter. In San Francisco, where cases often involve complex finances, high-conflict custody issues, and fast-moving court procedures, selecting the right advocate can directly influence both the outcome of your case and…
One of the most common—and entirely reasonable—questions people ask when considering divorce is how much it will cost. In San Francisco, divorce expenses can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case, the level of conflict between spouses, and how disputes are resolved. While no two divorces are exactly alike, understanding where costs…
Weddings are expensive – but divorces can truly break the bank. Yes, legal fees can be a significant factor, especially in a contested divorce with heated disputes and complex or high-value assets. In general, the less you can agree on, the more you have to litigate, the longer it takes, and the more the…
In San Francisco, spousal support determinations follow California law but are shaped by local court practices and judicial discretion. Because support orders can affect both parties’ financial stability for years, careful analysis and strategic planning are essential. At Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we help clients understand how spousal support is calculated, challenged, modified,…
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Dividing property is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. In California, the distinction between community property and separate property plays a critical role in determining who keeps what after a marriage ends. Understanding how separate property is treated—particularly in a high-asset environment like San Francisco—can significantly affect your financial outcome. At…
California has long been at the vanguard of divorce law. In 1851, as a brand new state, it adopted comparatively broad grounds for divorce (e.g., adultery, extreme cruelty, habitual intemperance, desertion, failure to support, conviction of a felony), and was one of the first to enshrine community property rules. In 1969, under Governor Ronald…
