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San Diego Family Lawyers
Uniquely Experienced in Litigation and Mediation
As one of the most established Family Law firms in San Diego County, our lawyers bring decades of experience to your case. Experienced trial lawyers, we are experts in all forms of divorce proceedings, including litigation and mediation. We are first and foremost competent, fierce advocates for you and your children. We are as adept at handling cases with sophisticated financial issues as we are at resolving complex custody disputes.
Lesa Christenson, CFLS*
Lead Mediator and Owner
When it comes to divorce and Family Law, Lesa Christenson keeps clients focused on what matters most – achievable results that put her clients in the best position possible to move forward with their lives. Lesa is a Certified Family Law Specialist* with nearly 40 years of legal experience. She is skilled at litigation, mediation and informal settlement.
Heidie Y. Trautwein, CFLS*
Senior Associate Attorney
A Certified Family Law Specialist*, Heidie Y. Trautwein joined ABC Family Law in 2019 bringing over a decade of complex litigation experience to the firm. She has over 12 years of experience in Family Law matters, including divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support.
OUR FAMILY LAW SERVICES
Divorce & Legal Separation Services
- Marital Dissolution (Divorce)
- Same-Sex Divorce
- Child Custody and Parenting Plans
- Child and Spousal Support
- Move-Away Requests
- Property Division
- Marital Settlement Agreements
Mediation Center Services
- Start to Finish with Parties Only
- Parties and Their Attorneys Present
- Post-Judgment Mediation
Other Family Law Services
- Stepparent Adoptions
- Grandparent Visitation
- Special Master (Expert) Services
- Paternity Actions
Post-Divorce Services
- Modifications of Child Custody
- Modifications of Child Support
- Modifications of Spousal Support
- Enforcement Challenges