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Family law matters involve some of the most personal and emotionally difficult challenges that individuals and families can face. Whether you are navigating divorce, child custody disputes, support issues, or property division, the outcome of your case can have long-term effects on your finances, your family relationships, and your future stability. California family law procedures can also be highly complex, making experienced legal guidance essential at every stage of the process.
At Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we provide comprehensive family law representation for clients throughout Sacramento and Sacramento County. Our Sacramento family law attorneys work closely with individuals and families to understand their goals, protect their interests, and develop thoughtful legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.
Whether your matter involves a straightforward agreement or highly contested litigation, our firm is committed to helping clients navigate California family law matters with professionalism, discretion, and practical guidance.
We proudly represent clients throughout Sacramento, including East Sacramento, Land Park, Midtown, Arden-Arcade, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, and surrounding Northern California communities.
Family law covers a broad range of legal issues involving marriage, children, finances, support, and family relationships. Our Sacramento family law attorneys provide representation across all areas of California family law.
We regularly assist clients with:
Every family law case is unique. We focus on building legal strategies that support our clients’ immediate needs while protecting their long-term interests.
Divorce is one of the most common family law matters handled in California courts. However, divorce often involves far more than simply ending a marriage. Many cases include disputes related to:
California is a community property state, meaning assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned and generally divided equally in divorce. Proper classification of separate versus community property is often one of the most significant issues in divorce proceedings.
Some couples choose legal separation instead of divorce for religious, financial, or personal reasons. Legal separation allows spouses to resolve support, custody, and property matters without formally ending the marriage.
Our Sacramento family law attorneys help clients navigate both contested and uncontested divorce matters while working toward efficient and practical resolutions whenever possible.
Child custody disputes rank among the most sensitive and impactful family law matters. California courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, focusing on stability, safety, and the child’s overall well-being.
Custody matters may involve:
Our Sacramento family law lawyers work closely with parents to pursue custody arrangements that support healthy parent-child relationships while protecting the child’s long-term welfare.
Financial support is a critical component of many family law cases. California courts use statewide guidelines when calculating child support, while spousal support determinations involve a broader analysis of multiple factors.
Child support calculations may consider:
Spousal support considerations often include:
Our Sacramento family law attorneys assist clients with establishing, modifying, and enforcing support orders while ensuring that financial disclosures are complete and accurate.
While community property principles aim to simplify asset division, in practice, property division can become highly complex – particularly in cases involving substantial assets or sophisticated financial structures. Sacramento family law cases involving executives, physicians, business owners, investors, or high-income professionals often require detailed financial analysis.
High-asset family law matters may involve:
Our firm works with financial experts and forensic accountants when necessary to ensure assets are properly identified, valued, and addressed during settlement negotiations or litigation.
Domestic violence allegations can significantly impact family law proceedings involving custody, visitation, and support. California courts take allegations of abuse seriously and may issue protective orders when necessary to protect the safety of a spouse, child, or family member.
Our Sacramento family law lawyers assist clients with:
Protecting client safety and ensuring compliance with California family law procedures is essential in these highly sensitive matters.
Many family law disputes can be resolved through mediation or negotiated settlement rather than contested litigation. Mediation allows parties to work collaboratively toward an agreement while maintaining greater privacy and control over the outcome.
Mediation may help reduce:
However, litigation may still be necessary in cases involving:
Family law matters in Sacramento are generally handled through the Sacramento County Superior Court family law division. Our attorneys are experienced in both settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation, allowing us to effectively advocate for clients in a wide range of family law disputes.
Family law orders are not always permanent. Changes in employment, income, parenting schedules, or a child’s needs may require modifications to existing court orders.
Common post-judgment matters include:
Our Sacramento family law attorneys assist clients with both pursuing and defending against modifications while helping ensure compliance with California court orders.
Family law matters require more than legal knowledge alone. They require thoughtful strategy, careful preparation, and an understanding of the emotional challenges clients often face during major life transitions.
At Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., clients benefit from:
Our firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate difficult family law matters while working toward practical and stable long-term outcomes.
Family law matters in Sacramento are generally handled through the Sacramento County Superior Court system.
Sacramento Family Relations Courthouse
3341 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
This courthouse handles many family law proceedings involving divorce, custody, support, restraining orders, and related matters throughout Sacramento County.
Family law matters can affect nearly every aspect of your personal and financial future. Whether you are facing a Sacramento divorce, custody disputes, support issues, or another family law matter, having experienced legal representation can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
At Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we are committed to helping clients throughout Sacramento County navigate complex family law issues with professionalism, sensitivity, and strategic advocacy.
Contact our Sacramento family law attorneys today to schedule a confidential consultation and learn how we can assist you with your case.
"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
