DRM Schoenberg Family Law Group: Property and Pension Distribution

At Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM), the accomplished and dedicated Schoenberg Family Law team can help you negotiate property and pension distribution issues and prepare a divorce settlement agreement.

From simple to complex, through mediation or the courts, our knowledgeable and sensitive family law attorneys work to secure fair and equitable resolutions for our clients.

The DRM Schoenberg Family Law Group addresses the intricacies of divorce and separation every day. We advise, counsel, resolve, dispute, negotiate and litigate as the situation requires. We have negotiated successful resolutions on behalf of our clients in highly contentious situations. Where children are involved, we endeavor to keep the best interest of the children at the fore.

Our skilled and experienced lawyers thoroughly address complex financial issues that involve extensive marital assets such as business valuations, pension and retirement plans, stock portfolios and real property.

Property ownership and division of the assets of a marriage are usually decided at a final hearing. If the respective parties to a divorce can agree on a division of their property (real and personal), then this may be incorporated into a property settlement agreement to be presented to the Court for approval.

While every case turns on its specific facts, generally speaking, all property that was acquired during the course of the marriage, regardless of whose name the property is held in, will be divided between the parties on an "equitable basis". The Court also has the authority to distribute premarital property, inheritances and separate property.

Debra Schoenberg, chair of our family law team, regularly leads seminars for lawyers and other professionals on complex financial issues related to divorce. Others in our group also have established reputations for capably handling complicated high-asset divorce settlements. Where extremely challenging matters are involved, we’ll assemble a team that may include attorneys from DRM’s real estate, estate planning, business law, taxation and other relevant practices.

Matrimonial matters are highly personal and often emotionally charged. Knowing what to expect in the course of a legal matter can help ease the stress. When you entrust your case to us, we strive to keep you fully informed about the status of your case and to make sure you know what to expect.

DRM’s family law attorneys provide first-rate, cost-effective client service.

Led by Debra Schoenberg, who is widely known in the field and is a frequent lecturer on complex family law topics, DRM’s family law team includes eight attorneys and two legal professionals offering sharp legal skills and comprehensive services in a broad spectrum of family law matters.

Keenly aware of the emotionally-charged nature of most family law issues, our family law team responds rapidly to clients’ needs, making every effort to ensure that you are informed about the status of your case and what steps are to be taken next.

Contact Us

To explore how the DRM Schoenberg Family Law group can assist you with divorce-related financial matters such as property and pension distribution, contact Practice Group Chair Debra Schoenberg.

Because we know that family law issues often can’t wait for "convenient" business hours, our 24/7 answering service can be reached during non-business hours at 802-860-8074. We respond promptly to messages left with the answering service.