Christopher C. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
Mr. Happ grew up in upstate New York. He earned his bachelors, masters and law degrees from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to San Diego in 2007 to take advantage of the city's beautiful year-round weather.
Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C. Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes. Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement of judgments, and domestic violence. His clients have ranged from individuals with modest income to those with cases involving millions of dollars of assets.
When not practicing law, Mr. Happ enjoys playing tennis and golf as well as competing in triathlons (which includes completing Ironman Louisville in 2016 and racing in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in 2018). He is also former starting shortstop for the Siena College (1996-1998) and University of Pittsburgh (1998-2000) baseball teams as well as a former college basketball referee.
Tanya Sanscartier has over a decade of experience practicing exclusively family law in California. She represents clients across the full spectrum of family law matters from straightforward matters requiring efficient and practical resolution to complex, high-asset and high-conflict dissolution cases. This breadth of experience allows her to tailor her approach to each client’s unique circumstances, whether the case involves intricate financial issues, contentious custody disputes, or more routine family law proceedings.
Ms. Sanscartier has been recognized for her professional excellence by being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2025 through 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2024 through 2026.
Ms. Sanscartier’s approach to family law is straightforward: she believes that achieving the best possible outcome requires a collaborative partnership between the attorney and the client. She works closely with each client to combine her background, training, and expertise with the unique facts of the case, forming a strategic and cohesive team from the outset through final resolution. While Ms. Sanscartier is a strong advocate in litigation and fully prepared to represent her clients in contested proceedings, she recognizes that negotiated resolutions often provide the most efficient and beneficial outcomes.
Ms. Sanscartier earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with an emphasis in Law & Society, and a minor in Sociology, from the University of California, Riverside. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
Kathleen has spent over 32 years as a paralegal exclusively in the area of family law. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University and her paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego. Kathleen’s experience, knowledge and skills in this field allows her to provide compassionate support to clients while assisting them through the legal process.
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