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Legal issues surrounding the family are challenging and usually involve a significant turning point in life. The experienced Redwood City family law attorney at The Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., are prepared to discuss your case and help you explore your legal options. We will guide you through this process as seamlessly as possible by educating you and putting a plan into action that works towards your specific goals.
We offer compassionate and confidential advice to our clients. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to instill confidence in the decisions you make for your family. Contact our legal team to schedule a consultation regarding any family law matter including, but not limited to:
Child support is subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the court. Changes in a parent’s income, the cost of childcare, or substantial financial changes may justify a modification of child support. Family law attorneys work on behalf of parents in seeking modifications that are in the best interests of their children.
Child custody is determined based upon the best interests of the children. Family law attorneys pursue their client’s custody and visitation rights in mediation or trial. The goal for family law attorneys and their clients is to reach a resolution to all child custody issues that best meets the needs of their client and their client’s children.
As children mature and family living arrangements change, original child custody and visitation plans become outdated or even obsolete. A custody agreement that once seemed fair may no longer make sense. Family law attorneys are valuable aids in altering or rewriting a new child custody plan for the court’s approval.
Child custody and visitation agreements are modifiable if it is in the best interests of the children or if both parents agree to the modification.
Asset division in divorce can require accounting, asset valuation, tax issues, and other financial matters. Family law attorneys are experienced in asset division and understand the proper treatment of different types of assets.
California is a community property state. Therefore, asset and debt division are nearly as equal as possible. However, parties may agree to another division if they choose.
Every divorcing client is an individual with a specific set of needs and goals. An experienced Redwood City divorce lawyer will prioritize the resolution of their client’s case based on these factors. Family law attorneys counsel their clients through a divorce and work to establish the following:
A mediator is a neutral third person who helps divorcing parties resolve issues such as asset division, child custody and support, and spousal maintenance. Mediation occurs in a casual setting outside of a courtroom.
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Debra and team were so helpful and supportive through the most difficult time in my life. Grateful to the team for their advice – would highly recommend their services to anyone needing a divorce attorney.
Proving paternity is more accessible today due to DNA. Paternity is now reliably established up to a 99 percent probability. Family law attorneys help to establish the paternity of children legally. They also help alleged fathers served with a paternity action.
Fathers also hire family law attorneys to procure a child custody and visitation order from the court.
Prenuptial agreements address the possibility of divorce in the future. Family law attorneys create them before a couple is married. A prenuptial agreement lists each person’s assets, and the rights of each person if the marriage fails.
Prenuptial agreements are especially helpful where assets are not easily divided, such as a family-owned business.
Family law attorneys create postnuptial agreements after a couple is married. Postnuptial agreements are made after a married couple’s circumstances change, and a new agreement is needed to define property and rights between the couple in the event of a divorce.
Allow The Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., to act as your guide through the complexities of any family law matter. We will provide you with the guidance and compassion you deserve and keep you informed as your case progresses. Our experienced attorneys will listen to you and work to meet your expectations.
We are professionals and practice family law with dedication and integrity. Meet with one of our attorneys today to learn more about our legal team and our family law services.
"I was seeking a reputable family law firm for my prenuptial agreement and received high praise for the Schoenberg Law Group. My attorney listened to my questions and responded to them very patiently. She also paid close attention all my concerns and made sure I was aware of the legal value of the agreement I was about to sign. It was…”
D.R.“It has been a real blessing to find this family law group in my life. I was in the middle of a custody battle with my ex wife and had a lawyer who had sided with my ex wife’s lawyer. I was faced with the option of paying to a regular lawyer to do half jobs with no results or to invest a bit more for a top family counselor who understood my situation and at the same time not giving me false hopes."
A.L."I hesitated filing papers for a long time because I was not sure if I could survive a long legal battle. When we were married, my husband worked while I raised the children, two under four years old, and I was afraid I would lose the stability they needed. I had a wonderful group of friends that helped me search for a reputable law firm that could represent me when my focus was on my children. They found the"
L.A.We are trial lawyers who litigate high-conflict, high-stakes cases. While we try to build on mediation efforts and exhaust opportunities for a negotiated agreement, emotions, egos and various other realities often force these disputes into court. It is critical to work with a firm that knows how to apply the law and the facts in your favor, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
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
Family law matters involving Redwood City residents are generally heard through the San Mateo County Superior Court. Depending on the issues involved, parties may participate in hearings, mediation sessions, and other proceedings through the county's family law division.
Yes. Child custody and visitation orders may be modified when circumstances substantially change, and a modification would serve the best interests of the child.
Mediation is commonly used in family law disputes and is required before a court will decide contested child custody and visitation matters.
Yes. A properly drafted prenuptial agreement can help protect separate property, business ownership interests, investment accounts, inheritances, and other valuable assets.
Legal remedies may be available to enforce court orders involving custody, visitation, child support, or spousal support. An attorney can help determine the most effective course of action.
California imposes a mandatory six-month waiting period before a divorce can become final. More complex cases involving custody disputes or substantial assets may take longer to resolve.
