Sara R. Neumann

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Sara R. Neumann, an attorney at Yelman & Associates, specializes exclusively in family law matters. She was admitted to the California bar in 1997 and is authorized to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Furthermore, Ms. Neumann holds a certification as a family law specialist from The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization.

Based in San Diego, Ms. Neumann operates her firm, providing legal representation to clients across the wider metropolitan region. Much of her work centers around divorce cases, where she aids individuals navigating the complexities of ending their marriages. This involves addressing issues like the division of intricate communal assets, child custody arrangements, visitation rights, alimony, and child support. While Ms. Neumann frequently employs her mediation skills to help clients find resolutions through alternative dispute methods, she also vigorously represents them in court when litigation becomes necessary.

Beyond her focus on divorce cases, Ms. Neumann has a wealth of experience in various family law matters. Her expertise extends to drafting and reviewing prenuptial and post-marital agreements, handling paternity disputes, enforcing and modifying existing court orders for support and parenting, and obtaining protective orders for domestic violence victims.

Ms. Neumann earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in U.S. history from the University of California, San Diego, in 1993. Subsequently, she pursued her legal education at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree in 1997. She maintains memberships in professional organizations, including the San Diego County Bar Association.