Tanya Christine Sanscartier

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Tanya Christine Sanscartier

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 10 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

7801 Mission Center Ct., Suite 450, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Tanya

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

All issues that arise in a divorce case including, but not limited to, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence.

10 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

Obtaining and modifying child custody and child visitation orders.

10 years

25%
Alimony 10%

Obtaining or modifying temporary or post-judgment spousal support awards.

10 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Obtaining or modifying child support orders.

10 years

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

Obtaining or defending temporary or permanent family law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-395 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Happ Law Group, P.C.

7801 Mission Center Ct., Suite 450, San Diego, CA, 92108

happlawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Tanya Christine Sanscartier's Reviews

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Posted by Gus | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

"More than just a lawyer-a true lifesaver for my family"

“I worked with Tanya Sanscartier for a little over two years, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal representation. Her attention to detail and composure during high-stress situations were a literal lifesaver for me. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance; her counsel was instrumental... in the success of my case. Tanya handled my marriage separation, custody battle, and emergency hearings with the focus of a soldier. She fought to keep my children safe, and in a legal landscape where it can be difficult for fathers to gain favor, she navigated the complexities of the California court system like a NASCAR driver at the Daytona 500. Tanya is efficient, strategic, and remarkably talented. While I hope to never see a courtroom again, if I do, she will be my first call. I highly recommend her and her team"

Posted by Kelly | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thank you, Tanya!

I needed someone to help walk me through child custody after getting out of a toxic relationship with two very young kids, and Tanya was excellent from the very beginning. She was honest, genuine, communicative, and a fierce fighter for my family. Tanya, and everyone at Happ Law Group, showed me kind...ness and respect every step of the way and provided clarity throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Adept at managing high-conflict, approachable, military friendly

I highly recommend hiring Tanya Sanscartier for any issues involving child custody and child support.Tanya was kind, understanding and experienced working with military families. During my two years working with her she tackled child custody, child support, and move-away orders with a contentious co...-parent. She was always straight forward with me regarding my expectations and reality. However, as a result of working with her, I was granted sole custody, child support and approved to move-away, and I know I would not have been able to achieve that on my own. Hiring her meant not having to directly deal with any of the backlash of notifying my ex of court notifications or having to respond to any of the taunting from my ex in court. She was also very transparent with any communications she sent to my ex. She effectively knew when to engage and when to hold off replying - which allowed me to use my funds more strategically. I thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone at Happ Law Group, they were all very kind and knowledgeable. I am glad that I hired them and would work with them again in the future, if needed.

Posted by Jessica | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney – Supportive, Strategic, and Truly Caring

I worked with Tanya for nearly two years through a long and emotionally difficult process involving divorce, child support, and custody. From the beginning, she was the perfect mix of kind, friendly, supportive, and firm. Tanya truly listened to all of my concerns and represented them with accuracy, ...professionalism, and compassion. She was always communicative, responsive, thorough, and timely. These qualities made a huge difference during such a stressful time. She set realistic expectations but consistently overdelivered. Thanks to Tanya’s dedication and advocacy, I now have sole legal custody and my ex has supervised visitation. This outcome reflects her ability to navigate complex family dynamics with strength and precision. Custody is an ongoing battle, and I will absolutely continue working with her. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Tanya to anyone going through a divorce with kids.

Posted by Lindsey | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional experience with Happ Law Group

I had an exceptional experience with the Happ Law Group. Tanya was not only incredibly easy to work with but also impressively attentive to every detail. Her responsiveness and thorough handling of all the paperwork made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend her and the Happ Law Grou...p to family and friends!

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Kimberly Keen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Tanya to anyone who needs representation. I had the pleasure of working with Tanya on several complex and high-conflict cases. Tanya handled each case with precision and attention to detail. She is an excellent advocate for her clients and extremely bright."

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Christopher Happ

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Keen

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2026

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, Happ Law Group P.C.

2021 - 2023

Attorney, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP

2019 - 2021

Attorney, Jones Barnes P.C.

2018 - 2019

Attorney, Jenkins, P.C.

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

San Diego County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Education

2015

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of California - Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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