The term “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (PTSD) came into official usage in 1980, when the American Psychiatric Association (APA) included it in the third edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III). PTSD, which replaced earlier terms like “shell shock” and “combat fatigue”, was developed specifically to recognize the long-lasting psychological effects…
While the overall divorce rate has been declining in recent decades (most data shows it currently hovers around 40%), the rate of so-called “gray divorce” – couples calling quits after 50 – rose dramatically between 1990 and 2010, doubling in just two decades. In 1990, only 8% of all divorcing persons were 50 or…
There’s no point in sugarcoating it: divorce is one of the hardest and most painful things a person can go through — emotionally harrowing, logistically overwhelming, and in some cases financially devastating. If you have kids, it’s even more difficult. In the midst of navigating the legal complexity of the divorce process and tending…
Looking back over various “trends” from 2025, one stands out for its seeming about-face from recent years. After several years in which brands and influencers touted size inclusivity and body positivity, once again, thin is in. Lately, we’ve all watched celebrities (and probably some friends) shrink before our eyes – in some cases to…
Realizing that your life as a couple – the deep connection, intimacy, romantic love, and commitment to one another – is over can come with a whirlwind of emotions. From heartbreak, rage, regret, and fear, to resignation or even relief. Maybe you’re exhausted from fighting or trying to keep a brave face as things…
Oh, the fur babies. They’re so much more than animals. They’re four-legged friends, beloved members of the family, faithful companions. Nowadays, it’s common to refer to pet parents rather than pet owners. Even the law is evolving to recognize that, for many families, pets feel more like persons than property, and that divorce settlements…
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.
