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Regardless of the type of family law matter you are involved in: divorce, parentage, or a modification, you need to protect the relationship you have with your children. At the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., our Santa Rosa child custody and visitation lawyer provides solid and skilled representation throughout custody cases no matter their difficulty.
At the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we know no one is more important to you than your children. That is why we are committed to:
Call our Santa Rosa office now to schedule a consultation with a child custody professional.
When you are concerned about your legal relationship with your children, the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. can help. Having one of our experienced child custody attorneys by your side from the beginning of your case will ensure you have an understanding of California’s child custody laws and how they affect your situation.
At the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we will guide and advise you throughout your custody matter, as well as do the following as necessary:
Learn more about how the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. can help you with your custody case by contacting our Santa Rosa office. We look forward to meeting with you at your convenience.
There are two types of child custody in California. These are legal custody and physical custody. The parent with legal custody of a child is the one who makes important decisions for a child, including:
Physical child custody refers to the home in which a child resides. Parents can share joint physical custody. Time is rarely split evenly due to outside factors like school schedules and holiday rotation.
When a parent has sole physical custody, the other parent generally has visitation. Visitation schedules vary depending on each family’s circumstances.
A parent with sole legal and sole physical custody is said to have sole custody of a child. The courts prefer contact with both parents over the sole custodial arrangement except in cases contrary to the best interest of a child.
The court often awards joint legal custody and sole physical custody. This allows the child to live with one parent, visit the other on a schedule, and both parents to have a voice in child-rearing.
If you would like to discuss a potential child custody and visitation schedule concerning your divorce, parentage case, or another family law matter, contact the experienced attorneys at the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. We will gladly meet with you in a confidential setting to answer your questions and address your concerns about legal or physical custody and what might best suit your family.
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Debra Schoenberg was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Designated as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State of California Board of Legal Specialization
Board-Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
One of California’s Top Family Lawyers for five consecutive years: 2022–2026
SFLG Voted #1 Family Law Firm in California for six consecutive years: 2021 - 2026
One of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by San Francisco Business Times
“My goal is to preserve your dignity and your humanity throughout what can be a very difficult and painful process, while at the same time achieving a favorable outcome on your behalf.”
Over 400 Years of Collective Family Law Experience
Debra R. Schoenberg
Owner & Founder
Lily Huang
Senior Associate
Kimia Kojouri
Associate
Miho Takarada
Senior Counsel
