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…
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…
Renowned divorce attorney Debra Schoenberg has been named to the 2025 Daily Journal Top Family Lawyers in California for the fourth year in a row! The publication profiled Debra, who has close to four decades of experience and she and her firm have handled more than 15,000 family law cases. She has built Schoenberg…
California is a no-fault divorce state. There is no need to prove wrongdoing or “grounds” to end your marriage—If one or both partners want out, they can be granted a divorce based on irreconcilable differences. The court will not consider a reason or fault. But that doesn’t mean your actions don’t matter. Regarding other…
Maybe you recently divorced your first spouse after a long marriage. Or you’ve been single for a long time. Perhaps you were widowed. In any case, you’re 50+ and in love again. You’re older and wiser but feeling young and excited, ready to tie the knot and get a fresh start with your new…
You got married and never expected to get divorced. And most likely, when things fell apart, you divorced without ever dreaming you’d consider getting back together. And yet, statistics show 10-15% of couples who divorce eventually reconcile—some studies estimate as high as 12-25%. About 6% remarry each other. While that’s not a large number,…
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.
