
San Diego Family Law Attorneys
Family law matters are never simple, but the San Diego family law attorneys at Schaffer Family Law Group aim to make them less difficult and painful for everyone involved. When you seek the counsel of a family law attorney, we understand that you likely have been going through a very difficult time. Our experienced and effective attorneys are here to ably guide you through the legal process and will stand by your side every step of the way.
Undoubtedly, you are looking to resolve your family law matter as soon as possible so you and your family can move forward. We are here to help. Schaffer Family Law Group is comprised of aggressive yet empathetic advocates who have experience in nearly every area of family law and who specialize in handling sophisticated, highly complex and multi-faceted divorce and related family law cases.
Family Law Solutions With An Eye Toward The Future
While we strive to settle every family law dispute as expeditiously as possible, our 150 years of collective experience advising clients in hundreds of matters have illustrated that no family matter is ever as simple as it seems. However, no matter how difficult or complicated the dispute seems to be, we are able to successfully find solutions that ultimately help the families we work with function more effectively in the future.

Proven Leadership
The firm is led by Sarah Schaffer, who is known for her ability to connect with her clients in order to understand and appreciate their particular situation and the needs of their families. Sarah is a Certified Family Law Specialist, which means that she was certified by the State Bar of California as an attorney who has “gone beyond the standard licensing requirements.”
She holds a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) in taxation and prior to practicing family law, worked as a tax consultant with Big 4 accounting firm Ernst & Young, a background that serves her clients well in regard to tax and financial planning. In matters involving high-value property, large pensions, retirement accounts, and other assets, Sarah employs her tax background to ensure that her clients are well-protected. Prior to earning her law degree, Sarah served as in the United States Marine Corps and spent five years on active duty serving as a Logistics Officer. She continues to serve as a colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. Military families in particular find Sarah’s understanding of the military and issues servicemembers face enable her to provide superior counsel.
Fighting For The Results That Are In Your Family’s Best Interest
Divorce, division of property, child custody, domestic violence and other family law disputes create a significantly unsettling Family dynamic and home environment. We understand how difficult and disturbing it can be for everyone involved. Our firm is focused on finding and fighting for the results that are in your family’s best interest.
Though our attorneys are always prepared to litigate when it becomes necessary, we also work collaboratively towards favorable settlements for our clients and their families through mediation whenever possible. Our honesty, integrity, professional ethical standards, thorough understanding of all facets of family law and true desire to help families find a way to successfully move forward are the cornerstones of our firm and the values that are embraced by every attorney in every single matter.