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We are Compassionate Family Law Attorneys Dedicated to Your Family’s Best Legal Interests throughout Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad Family Law Divorce Attorneys

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP is a family law firm with 57 years of combined experience in divorce, child support, and family law. Our attorneys provide personalized and compassionate legal services to help you navigate the legal system. We are here to guide you through the legal process with care and expertise. Our team understands that family law issues can be challenging and stressful, which is why we’re dedicated to supporting and representing you through every step.

At Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, we prioritize your family’s well-being and strive to achieve the best possible outcome for you with our family law services. We are committed to advocating for your family’s needs and ensuring that your case is handled with care and professionalism. Our team works diligently to find tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of you and your loved ones. Your family’s interests always come first, and we promise to provide you with exceptional legal assistance. With our expertise in family law, our divorce lawyers will vigorously defend your rights and assist you every step of the way.

When you choose Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, you can have confidence knowing that you’re in capable hands. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding legal services and ensuring that your family’s legal matters are resolved efficiently. Our goal is to address your legal issues and divorce process promptly and effectively. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you with your family law concerns either it is prenuptial agreement, division of property, family law disputes, divorce petition or child custody agreements, we have experienced lawyer offering exceptional service in the entire process of your difficult divorce.

We understand that divorce and family law matters can be emotionally challenging. That’s why we have experienced and compassionate family law attorneys who can assist you with family situations, divorce, child custody, and other legal matters.

If you’re facing divorce, child custody disputes, or issues related to child support, our divorce lawyers are here to provide guidance and support. These matters can have long-lasting effects on you and your family, which is why it’s crucial to have knowledgeable legal representation by your side.

Our team of family lawyers consistently achieves favorable outcomes for our clients by developing effective legal strategies and legal advice tailored to their specific needs through out the process of divorce. We have extensive experience and a deep understanding of local court procedures and state laws, allowing us to create customized strategies that prioritize your family’s best interests. With our customized solution, you can trust that your case will receive the attention and dedication it deserves.

Our Law Practice Area Services

The Family Law attorneys at Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP are esteemed members of various legal associations, including 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 distinguished Oliver Wendall Holmes Inns of Court.

When selecting a Family Law Attorney, it’s essential to consider their level of proactive advocacy for your case.

Our Family Law attorneys in Carlsbad strive to understand your legal situation and individual circumstances to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Our effective legal strategies have resulted in positive outcomes for our clients, both in and out of court.

Call us at (760) 757-6854 to schedule a complimentary case evaluation and initial consultation 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 Vista 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