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We are Compassionate Family Law Attorneys Dedicated to Your Family’s Best Legal Interests throughout La Mesa and the San Diego County Area.

For years, Southern California has been able to count on Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP’s Family Law Firm for all their Family’s Legal Services. In addition to our La Mesa Legal Services, our Law Practice Represents many Service Area Clients throughout the local San Diego County, California region.

Why Choose Fischer & Van Thiel, PC

Experienced Family Lawyers Who Care


  • Over 57 Years of Combined Legal Practice Experience

  • Available 24/7 By Appointment, Phone & Video Consult

  • Complimentary 30 Minute Family Law Consultations

  • Committed to Protecting Your Rights & Privacy

  • Always Serving You & Your Children’s Best Interests

  • Affordable & Friendly Family Law Divorce Lawyers

Contact Us Today! or Call Us at (760) 757-6854


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Top La Mesa Family Law Divorce Attorneys

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP provides experienced La Mesa Family Lawyers with over 57 years of combined expertise in handling divorce, child custody, and a wide range of family law services. Our team ensures that your family’s legal issues are managed with exceptional professionalism and care throughout the entire legal process.

We understand the emotional and legal challenges that often accompany divorce and other sensitive family law matters in La Mesa and the broader San Diego region. Our skilled family law attorneys are dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate, and customized legal services for divorce, child custody, and related legal matters across California.

Regardless of your situation—whether navigating a divorce, facing a custody dispute, or seeking child support—we are here to assist you. Family law issues can be complex and emotionally taxing, with long-term consequences for your family. Our La Mesa Family Lawyers excel at devising personalized strategies that consistently yield positive outcomes for clients handling difficult family law matters.

We apply our deep understanding of local La Mesa court procedures and California state regulations to create tailored legal solutions that fit your family’s specific needs. As experienced family law attorneys, we specialize in a wide range of family law areas, including spousal support, prenuptial agreements, restraining orders, and legal separations. Our comprehensive services also extend to estate planning, adoption, and handling domestic violence situations.

Beyond family law, our attorneys are also proficient in immigration law, criminal defense, and tax law. We offer significant support in cases involving paternity, juvenile delinquency, probate, and other complex legal matters. Trust and confidentiality are the foundation of our practice, whether we are resolving cases through mediation, arbitration, or complex litigation.

Contact us today via email or phone to learn how we can help you overcome your family law challenges. Our La Mesa Family Lawyers are committed to providing personalized legal advice and steadfast support, tailored to your unique situation. Whether you’re dealing with divorce, property division, or child custody issues, our empathetic legal team, supported by years of experience, will guide you through every step of the legal process. Rely on our strong reputation and extensive expertise to manage your case with professionalism and care. Don’t delay—take that crucial first step toward resolution today!

At our La Mesa law firm, we are committed to practicing law with integrity and uphold the highest standards set by the State Bar of California. We offer a full range of legal services, including support for car accident cases, estate planning, and real estate legal matters. Our family law attorneys in La Mesa and throughout San Diego County are experts in collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration, to help clients resolve disputes efficiently.

We take pride in our expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced by military families, especially in areas like community property division, legal separation, and divorce. Our extensive knowledge of family law allows us to handle sensitive issues like domestic violence with care and diligence. We work tirelessly to secure restraining orders to protect our clients’ safety and well-being. Whether it’s prenuptial agreements, child custody arrangements, or alimony and spousal support, our dedicated family law attorneys in La Mesa are here to provide expert guidance and unwavering support. Allow us to advocate for your rights and help you reach the resolution you seek.

Our commitment to delivering outstanding legal services is reflected in our focus on client satisfaction and our extensive knowledge of family law throughout Southern California. Whether you need assistance with litigation, immigration law, or juvenile court cases, our experienced legal team is ready to support you. We also offer pro bono services to help the community and ensure that high-quality legal assistance is available to those in need.

For more information, visit our website or reach out to us directly. Our team of family law specialists and paralegals is ready to assist you with all your legal needs. Trust our La Mesa law offices to provide the highest level of legal representation and support.

Our Law Practice Area Services

The La Mesa Family Law Attorneys at Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP are proud members in “Good Standing” of the California State Bar, the San Diego North County Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the San Diego North County Bar Association, and the prestigious Oliver Wendell Holmes Inns of Court.

One key factor to consider when selecting a family law attorney is their proactive approach to your case.

Our La Mesa divorce attorneys carefully evaluate your unique circumstances and legal situation to secure the best possible outcome for you and your family. Our proactive litigation strategies have consistently resulted in favorable results, both in and out of court, with many clients achieving successful settlements.

Call us today at (760) 757-6854 to schedule a complimentary case evaluation with our team.

Legal Cases We Routinely Handle Involving:

Divorce Law: Including Annulments, Contested, and Uncontested Divorces
Military Divorce Attorney: Experienced with uniques situations of Military Relationships
Mediation: Mediation encourages divorcing spouses to cooperate and avoid trial costs
Child Custody: Including Visitation, Negotiations, Modifications & Enforcement Actions
Child Support: Including Monitary Negotiations, Modifications & Enforcement Actions
Legal Guardianship: Application Preparation, Fitness Assessment, Legal Representation
Adoption: Including Step-Parent, Agency, Private, and International Adoptions
Prenuptial Agreement: We can help you draft and enforce favorable agreements
Paternity: Actions for those seeking custody rights and support payments
Legal Separation Agreement: Traditional and Same-Sex Marriages
Spousal Support (Alimony): Agreements for Spousal Support or Maintenance
Domestic Violence: Including representation for Abuse and those Accused of Abuse
Civil Harassment: We can help you seek a Civil Restraining & Enforcement Orders
Juvenile Court: Including guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters
Marital Property Division: Representation as you divide property during divorce
Estate Planning: Including wills and probate

Providing Up-To-Date Legal Advice for Your Family

Our firm focuses exclusively on matters that relate to family law. Concentrating on this practice area allows us to remain current on California’s family law codes. As a result, we are able to provide cutting-edge legal advice for a range of unique personal legal concerns.

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP has the Best Divorce & Family Law Attorneys in the La Mesa Area who only provide Best Practice Family Law Legal Services with affordable legal fees.

Our “Family First” Focused Lawyers provide proactive legal solutions that safeguard your current legal situation helping ensure we mitigate future legal issues proactively for you.

We believe it is always best to try to mediate conflicts to help you to avoid courtroom litigation and the fees that accompany this form of dispute resolution, if possible.

Fischer & Van Thiel, PC Family Law Firm Customer Reviews:

Child Custody Legal Services Review

Five star testimonial review rating

"Thank you, Michael Fischer, you really are great at what you do."


"Going through a very stressful time Michael Fischer really helped me through it all. He helped me fight my case and took a lot of weight off my shoulders in order to get full custody of my son. He reported back to me all the updates with my case and ended up winning my case!

- Former Client, San Marcos California

Child Custody Legal Services

Five star testimonial review rating

"Thanks, Thomas!"


"He was there every step of the way. Helped make this custody situation a little more bearable. Thank you, Tom and Linda."- Maria, San Marcos, CA

Divorce Legal Services

Five star testimonial review rating

"They're very dependable, knowledgeable, and experienced."


"The Fischer & Van Thiel Firm is a great firm. They're very dependable, knowledgeable, and experienced. I definitely recommend them."

- Elizabeth G., San Marcos, CA

Family Law Legal Services

Five star testimonial review rating

"This office is really good, thanks for everything."


- Patti A., San Marcos, CA

Divorce & Ongoing Family Law Services

Five star testimonial review rating

"Friendly and knowledgeable — I highly recommend Fischer & Van Thiel, PC!"


- Allison O., San Marcos, CA

Family Law Legal Services

Five star testimonial review rating

"Fischer & Van Thiel is a very knowledgeable office and great to work with!"


- Chelsey G., San Marcos, CA

Looking for the Best Family Law Attorneys in San Marcos? Lawyers You Can Trust with Your Family's Best Interests?  Perfect! You Found Us.

San Marcos Law Office
Fischer & Van Thiel, CP
100 E San Marcos Blvd Ste. 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
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Ph:   (760) 757-6854
Business Hours:

Mon-Fri:   8am - 5pm
Sat & Sun:   Closed