Ask Debra—In this series, Family Law Specialist Debra Schoenberg answers your most pressing divorce-related questions. Today, the second article in our 2-part series on asset division. In case you missed it, here’s Part 1, which explains community property, the basis of asset division in California. 10 FAQ about Property Division in a California Divorce…
Ask Debra – In this series, Family Law Specialist Debra Schoenberg answers your most pressing divorce-related questions. The first in a 2-part series on asset division: 10 FAQ about Property Division in a California Divorce Before we get into our most-asked questions about how assets are divided in a California divorce, it’s important to understand…
With over 35 years of experience and more than 15,000 cases handled, Debra R. Schoenberg of Schoenberg Family Law Group has built her career on a rare blend of strategic legal skills and deep empathy. In Attorney at Law Magazine’s Family Law Issue, Debra is profiled for her thoughtful, client-centered approach to navigating high-conflict…
Trips with the kids are among the best parts of summer vacation. Whether you love a backpacking adventure, a thrilling theme park, visiting extended family, relaxing on the beach, or exploring another culture abroad, time spent together, away from the usual routine, is special and makes memories that last forever. Of course, even under…
Six months have passed since the devastating Los Angeles firestorms that leveled the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods. This week, along the Central Coast, the Madre fire erupted. At only 5% contained, it has already burned over 35,000 acres, making it the largest fire of the year so far. In Northern California, thunderstorms with…
This week, Hollywood/Broadway star Hugh Jackman and his wife of nearly three decades, actress/producer/philanthropist Deborra-Lee Furness, finalized their divorce. The couple, who have two grown children, separated almost two years ago, but Furness officially filed for divorce just last month. Their divorce decree was signed in New York about three weeks later. When they…
Family law attorney Debra Schoenberg has once again received AVVO’s Clients’ Choice Award—an honor she has earned for eight consecutive years, from 2018 to 2025. The award is a recognition of an attorney’s dedication and professionalism in providing legal services. Attorneys who receive this award have consistently high client ratings, typically requiring five or…
In today’s media- and social media-saturated world, many of us think nothing of posting our daily lives in grids and threads and stories. We put it all out there in pictures, videos, and cute captions. It’s all content—our avocado toast and fitness rituals, our beach vacations, baby’s firsts, and kids’ 5th-grade graduations. From celebrities…
Five FAQ about Spousal Support in a California Divorce When you’re going through a divorce, there are three main legal issues to be resolved: asset division, child custody and support, and spousal support. Each of these issues is complex and multi-faceted, involving many deeply personal considerations. Amidst the emotional turbulence and logistical stress of…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Whether you view it as a helpful tool or an existential threat, it’s already endlessly embedded in our everyday lives, often in ways we hardly even think about anymore. Face recognition software is on our phones, we have digital assistants, smart home devices, navigation systems, meal planners, and online…
