Divorce & Dissolution
Compassionate representation through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings. We prioritize resolution while protecting your interests.
Learn More →Southern California Family Law
Protecting What
Matters Most —
Your Family.
We guide families through life's most difficult legal transitions with empathy, clarity, and unwavering advocacy. Based in Los Angeles, serving all of Southern California.
What We Do
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Every family situation is unique. Our experienced attorneys offer guidance across all areas of California family law.
Child Custody & Parenting
Crafting custody arrangements and parenting plans that put children first. We fight for stable, loving outcomes for your kids.
Learn More →Child & Spousal Support
Ensuring fair financial support arrangements for children and spouses. We calculate, negotiate, and litigate support with precision.
Learn More →Adoption
Joyful, expert guidance through domestic, international, and stepparent adoptions. We help make your family complete.
Learn More →Property Division
Strategic representation in dividing marital assets and debts under California community property law, including complex financial holdings.
Learn More →Prenuptial Agreements
Thoughtfully drafted prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that protect assets and set expectations — without compromising romance.
Learn More →Domestic Violence Protection
Swift, sensitive advocacy for clients seeking restraining orders and protective relief. Your safety is our immediate priority.
Learn More →Guardianship & Conservatorship
Helping families establish legal guardianship for children and conservatorship for vulnerable adults with care and clarity.
Learn More →Our Firm
Rooted in Empathy. Driven by Results.
Solano Family Law was founded on a simple belief: that every family deserves skilled, compassionate legal representation during life's hardest moments.
For over two decades, we have guided Southern California families through divorce, custody disputes, adoptions, and beyond — always with discretion, always with heart. Our attorneys understand that behind every case file is a real family navigating real pain. We don't just practice law; we listen.
Based in Los Angeles with clients throughout Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire, we combine deep local knowledge with a client-first approach that has earned us the trust of over 1,400 families.
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Compassionate Counsel
We treat every client like a member of our own community.
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Strategic Advocacy
Empathy backed by aggressive, skilled legal representation.
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Transparent Communication
No surprises. You'll always know where your case stands.
Our Team
Attorneys Who Care as Much as You Do
Our attorneys bring deep expertise and genuine empathy to every case.
Elena Solano
Founding Partner
Over 18 years of family law experience. UCLA School of Law graduate. Named a Super Lawyer in Southern California for 8 consecutive years.
High-Asset Divorce
Child Custody
Marcus Reid
Senior Associate
USC Law graduate specializing in custody litigation and domestic violence protective orders. Known for his calm, methodical courtroom presence.
Custody Litigation
DV Protection
Priya Nair
Associate Attorney
Pepperdine University law graduate. Bilingual in English and Tamil. Focuses on adoption, guardianship, and international custody matters.
Adoption
Guardianship
James Whitfield
Of Counsel
Former Orange County Family Court judge with 25 years of experience. Provides mediation and arbitration services for complex family disputes.
Mediation
Complex Estates
Our Track Record
Results That Speak for Themselves
While every case is unique, here are some of the outcomes we've achieved for our clients.
$4.2M
Equitable distribution secured for a client with complex business holdings and investment portfolios in a contested divorce.
Primary Custody
Full primary custody awarded to mother following cross-jurisdictional custody dispute involving relocation to another state.
$8,500/mo
Long-term spousal support established for a stay-at-home parent following a 22-year marriage dissolution in Los Angeles.
Emergency Order
Emergency protective order obtained within 24 hours, securing client and children's safety from an abusive household.
Finalized in 4 Months
Successful stepparent adoption completed in record time, giving our client's blended family the legal foundation they deserved.
$1.8M Settlement
Favorable property settlement reached through mediation, preserving family home for client and avoiding lengthy litigation.
* Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each legal matter is unique. Results depend on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each case.
Client Stories
Families Who Trusted Us
Elena and her team guided me through the most painful year of my life with such grace. They were always available, always honest, and they fought hard for my kids. I can't thank them enough.
Marcus helped me get a restraining order when I needed it most — fast and without any added trauma. He was calm, professional, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. I felt safe.
Priya handled our adoption with such warmth and efficiency. She made a complex process feel manageable. The day we finalized was one of the happiest of our lives — and Priya was a big part of that.
Take the First Step
You Don't Have to Face This Alone.
Our attorneys are ready to listen, advise, and advocate — from your first call to final resolution. Your free consultation is confidential and carries no obligation.
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Office Location
1800 Century Park East, Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90067
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening appointments available upon request.
Service Areas
Los Angeles · Orange County · San Diego · Pasadena · Long Beach · Riverside