Business Details
Your Trusted San Diego Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Sachdev Legal Group, APC, APC, is a dedicated family law firm with over 50 years of combined experience representing clients in San Diego. Led by Certified Family Law Specialist Puja A. Sachdev, our team provides compassionate, strategic legal guidance for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and other family law matters. We prioritize amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining the expertise to litigate when necessary. Our attorneys combine legal acumen with financial literacy, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst credentials, to address complex asset divisions and long-term financial impacts.We advocate for clients with transparency, offering complimentary case evaluations and personalized support throughout the legal process. Our commitment to E-E-A-T principles is reflected in our track record of favorable outcomes, client testimonials, and community recognition through 54+ Google reviews.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Property Division
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Military Divorce
LGBT Divorce
High Net-Worth Divorce
Highlights and features
- We offer Certified Family Law Specialists with decades of experience in complex cases
- Our team includes a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst for nuanced asset division
- We prioritize mediation to reduce costs while maintaining litigation readiness
- Our compassionate approach addresses emotional and legal aspects of family law
- We provide 24/7 availability for urgent client needs
Associations and certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
What people say
Compassionate support
Strategic solutions
Successful outcomes
Certified specialists
24/7 availability
Services
Divorce Representation
Our certified family law specialists provide comprehensive divorce representation for contested and uncontested cases. We handle asset division, spousal support negotiations, and child custody arrangements while prioritizing amicable resolutions. With decades of litigation experience, we protect client interests through strategic courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Child Custody Advocacy
We advocate for custody arrangements prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys address legal/physical custody, visitation schedules, and modification requests with compassionate guidance through emotionally charged proceedings.
Mediation Services
Certified mediators facilitate cooperative divorce settlements to reduce conflict and costs. Our flat-fee packages include documentation preparation and 3-6 hours of mediation sessions, with add-on options for complex financial or custody issues requiring specialized expertise.
Spousal Support
We handle temporary and permanent spousal support claims considering marriage duration, earning capacity, and lifestyle factors. Our financial expertise ensures accurate valuation of complex assets and business interests during support calculations.
Property Division
Our Certified Divorce Financial Analysts manage equitable division of community property including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. We address complex financial challenges while protecting separate property acquired before marriage or through inheritance.
People
Puja A. Sachdev
Certified Family Law Specialist
Recognized Certified Family Law Specialist with financial expertise as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Provides strategic legal solutions for complex family law cases while maintaining compassionate client support throughout the process.
Andrella M. Gonzalez
Certified Family Law Specialist
Experienced attorney focused on child custody and support matters. Combines legal expertise with empathetic guidance to protect client interests during emotionally challenging family law proceedings.
Marco A. Torres
Attorney
Skilled legal advocate handling property division and spousal support cases. Provides practical solutions for clients navigating complex financial aspects of family law disputes.
Questions
What is the California divorce residency requirement?
At least one spouse must reside in California for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months before initiating divorce proceedings.
How does mediation differ from litigation?
Mediation offers collaborative resolution with neutral guidance, while litigation involves court-based decision-making. We provide both options tailored to client needs.
What factors determine child custody arrangements?
Courts prioritize children's best interests considering health, safety, domestic violence history, and maintaining relationships with both parents when appropriate.
How is spousal support calculated in California?
Support considers marriage duration, earning capacity, lifestyle, and tax implications. Short-term marriages typically receive support for half the marriage length.
What services does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in all family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, mediation, property division, and prenuptial agreements.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary case evaluations to discuss your specific family law needs and develop tailored legal strategies.
