About Zonder Family Law Mediation

We are a good fit for individuals in a divorce dispute who want to be guided to peaceful and private resolution of conflict without ever having to go to court.  Taking your divorce to court can have many undesirable consequences: not only would your “dirty laundry” be made public, but the entire process would be prolonged, and you and your ex-spouse could incur more financial and emotional costs. Consider going through mediation. Zonder Family Law can help you resolve your divorce in a peaceful, collaborative, and private manner.

Firm Profile

Zonder Family Law is a niche family law boutique by Lisa R. Zonder, a 19-year attorney veteran and Certified Family Law Specialist since 1999.  Zonder Family Law offers numerous options in handling your legal situation: (court) divorce, mediated divorce, collaborative divorce, as well as pre-and post-nuptial agreements and private dispute resolution.  The firm handles legal matters in divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, property division and paternity.

In addition, we work together with reputable forensic accountants to help value pension, deferred compensation, 401K and other assets for the divorce case. Similarly, if your case involves the division of business interests, we will work with a business appraiser.

Our firm prides itself on being prepared, knowing the intimate details of your divorce case, and keeping abreast of the latest family law developments.  Check out our Legal Services or call toll free 866-632-6459 to schedule a 30 minute consultation with lead counsel, Lisa Zonder.

Our Approach

Zonder Family Law’s main philosophy is to put the decision-making power in the client’s hands by: providing many options in resolving the divorce; keeping all information and communications confidential; minimizing costs; ensuring that the proceedings run as smoothly as possible; and enabling the client to maintain his or her dignity and self-respect. In order to save our clients unnecessary fees and costs, we strive to get a good settlement for our clients or reduce the issues to be resolved at trial.

Ideally the best possible divorce results can be negotiated, but when things get complicated and tensions mount, our lead counsel, Lisa Zonder, is an assertive and experienced family law attorney who takes the time to prepare your case before presenting to the judge.

Initial Consultation

Our lead counsel, Lisa R. Zonder, will meet with you to review your legal situation.  Schedule a brief initial consultation by contacting the office of Zonder Family Law toll free at (866) 632-6459.

Why Zonder Family Law for Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?

We recognize that selecting a family law firm and attorney for your dispute is a very personal and an emotional process. Below are a few highlights about our firm that may aid you in that process.

• Options to Divorce Resolution (traditional, mediated, collaborative)
• Additional expertise may be provided by financial and valuation professionals for the purpose of: business valuations, division of retirement and illiquid assets, tracing of bank accounts, dividing and trading community assets, stock option and restricted stock analysis, calculating "income available for support:
• Lead Counsel is a Certified Family Specialist since 1999
• Unsurpassed detailed analysis and preparation of your case
• Utilizes outside teams of professionals who are expert in custody matters
• Preserves your dignity (avoiding humiliation)
• Unique and creative views of the case (in and out of the courtroom)
• Whole family view
• Reduces your frustration
• Breaks down the legal process (slow down the process)
• Discreet
• Saves money
• Creative problem solving approach with goal to reach a written agreement
• Avoids making your private family matters public (privacy)
• Experience in high-end, complex divorce proceedings

Team Profiles

Our team is comprised seasoned attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff.  Below is a list of the individual team members and a brief profile.  In addition, the firm utilizes outside teams of professionals who are experts such as accountants, investigators, therapists, child specialist and other specialists.

Lisa R. Zonder, Esq., Lead Counsel

Lisa R. Zonder has been practicing law since 1991 and founded Zonder Family Law in 2003.  Throughout her career, Lisa has handled the divorces of celebrity clients, biotech, high tech industry professionals, teachers, doctors, business owners, a judge, high profile musicians, Wall Street bankers, social workers, homemakers, attorneys, entrepreneurs and stay-at-home mothers and fathers.

A native of New York, Lisa received departmental awards in Political Science, her chosen major in college. After completing only three years of college, Lisa was accepted on an early admission basis ("Accelerated Entry Program") before the age of 19 to law school. After that, she completed her Juris Doctorate in 1990 and went on to work for a 25-attorney family law firm in Los Angeles.

Lisa has been certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law, since 1999.  She is a member of: the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (prior); the San Diego County Bar Association Certified Family Law Specialists; the Bar Association of North San Diego County Certified Family Law Specialists. ISLN: 916985408 and the Orange County Bar Association.

Being informed and sharing legal insight with the community is important to Lisa.  She has served as a guest instructor at the University of San Diego ("USD") for their paralegal Legal Research class, has lectured on the topics of divorce, and served as Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Bar Association of North San Diego County.  She is also an author of legal articles published nationwide.

Krystal Limon

Krystal Limon is a long time resident of San Diego County, Krystal M. Limon completed her undergraduate education at UCSD. She continued on to California Western School of Law. Krystal has practiced in the area of family law since 2006. Her vast experience includes handling a multitude of court hearings and settlements involving issues such as child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, division of property, domestic violence, paternity and DCSS enforcement. She handles litigated (court matters) and out of court disputes including mediation. Krystal Limon is currently working toward fulfilling the requirements to become a Certified Family Law Specialist.

Call us at 805-267-9494 or toll free at 866-632-6459 to schedule an Initial consultation¹ with Lead Counsel, Lisa R. Zonder.

¹ Consultation granted based on appropriate qualification determined by Lead Counsel.