# Fernandez Law Group > A Los Angeles family law and divorce firm based in Santa Monica with a second Los Angeles office, representing clients across LA County and California. The firm focuses exclusively on family law: divorce, child custody and support, complex property division, spousal support, domestic violence, and related matters, including high-net-worth and celebrity cases. Free initial consultations are offered. The firm is led by founding partner Steven Fernandez, a State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), supported by a team that includes attorneys Craig Nadai and Jean Young Kim, plus associate attorneys and paralegals, with more than 100 years of combined experience. The firm maintains a dedicated discovery department and an in-house data management department for handling case information. - Santa Monica office: 429 Santa Monica Blvd #120, Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Los Angeles office: 811 Wilshire Blvd #1736, Los Angeles, CA 90017 - Phone: (310) 622-9434 - Languages: English and Spanish (servicio en español) - Service area: Los Angeles County and statewide California, concentrated in the Westside (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and surrounding areas). General California family law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - Ending a marriage or domestic partnership: California recognizes three paths, namely annulment, legal separation, and dissolution of marriage (divorce). - Community property: California is a community property state, so marital assets and debts are generally divided equally, which makes complex and high-net-worth property division a frequent issue. - Modifiability: many family law orders (support, custody) can be modified later, but courts give deference to prior orders, so getting the initial result right matters. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://www.cfli.com/): Firm overview and California family law basics. - [Our Firm](https://www.cfli.com/firm-overview/): Firm history, values, and approach. - [Discovery Department](https://www.cfli.com/firm-overview/discovery-department/): The firm's dedicated discovery function. - [Data Management](https://www.cfli.com/firm-overview/data-management/): In-house case data management. - [Attorney Profiles](https://www.cfli.com/attorney-profiles/): Full attorney directory. - [Testimonials](https://www.cfli.com/testimonials/): Client reviews. - [Blog](https://www.cfli.com/blog/): Articles on California family law and divorce. - [Contact](https://www.cfli.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. - [Español](https://www.cfli.com/es/abogados-especialistas-en-derecho-familiar-de-los-angeles/): Spanish-language firm site. ## Attorneys - [Steven Fernandez](https://www.cfli.com/attorney-profiles/steven-fernandez/): Founding partner; Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). - [Craig Nadai](https://www.cfli.com/attorney-profiles/craig-nadai/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Jean Young Kim](https://www.cfli.com/attorney-profiles/jean-young-kim/): Attorney; biography and credentials. ## Practice Areas - [Practice Areas (overview)](https://www.cfli.com/practice-areas/): Overview of all family law matters the firm handles. - [Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/divorce-lawyer-los-angeles/): Contested and uncontested divorce representation. - [Child Custody](https://www.cfli.com/child-custody-lawyer-los-angeles/): Custody matters. - [Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/child-support-lawyer-los-angeles/): Child support matters. - [Spousal Support](https://www.cfli.com/spousal-support-lawyer-los-angeles/): Spousal support / alimony matters. - [Complex Property Division](https://www.cfli.com/complex-property-division-lawyer-los-angeles/): Division of complex marital assets. - [Domestic Violence](https://www.cfli.com/domestic-violence-lawyer-los-angeles/): Domestic violence and restraining order matters. - [Move Away and Relocation](https://www.cfli.com/move-away-relocations-lawyer-los-angeles/): Parental relocation matters. - [Paternity](https://www.cfli.com/paternity-lawyer-los-angeles/): Paternity matters. - [Mediation](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-divorce-mediation-attorney/): Divorce and family law mediation. ## Divorce Subtypes - [High-Net-Worth Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-high-net-worth-divorce-attorney/): High-asset divorce representation. - [Celebrity Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-celebrity-divorce-attorney/): High-profile and celebrity divorce. - [Collaborative Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-collaborative-divorce-attorney/): Collaborative (out-of-court) divorce. - [Divorce Mediation](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-divorce-mediation-attorney/): Mediated divorce. - [Military Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/military-divorce-lawyer-los-angeles/): Divorce involving military service members. - [Domestic Partnership & Same-Sex Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/domestic-partnerships-same-sex-divorce-los-angeles/): Domestic partnership dissolution. - [LGBTQ Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/los-angeles-lgbt-divorce-attorney/): LGBTQ divorce representation. ## Resources - [Family Law Resources](https://www.cfli.com/resources/): Resource library. - [Certified Family Law Specialists](https://www.cfli.com/california-certified-family-law-specialists/): What CFLS certification means. - [Family Code 271 | Sanctions](https://www.cfli.com/family-code-271-sanctions/): Guide to Family Code §271 sanctions. - [Family Code 2030 | Need-Based Attorneys' Fees](https://www.cfli.com/family-code-section-2030-need-based-attorneys-fees/): Guide to need-based fee awards. - [Mediation Appointment Request](https://www.cfli.com/resources/family-law-mediation-appointment-request/): Request a mediation appointment. - [Parent Plan Outline](https://www.cfli.com/resources/parent-plan-outline/): Parenting plan resource. ## Service Areas (City Hubs) - [Santa Monica](https://www.cfli.com/family-law-attorney-santa-monica/): Family law in Santa Monica. - [Bel Air](https://www.cfli.com/bel-air-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Bel Air. - [Beverly Hills](https://www.cfli.com/beverly-hills-family-lawyer/): Family law in Beverly Hills. - [Brentwood](https://www.cfli.com/brentwood-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Brentwood. - [Calabasas](https://www.cfli.com/calabasas-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Calabasas. - [Century City](https://www.cfli.com/century-city-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Century City. - [Culver City](https://www.cfli.com/culver-city-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Culver City. - [Malibu](https://www.cfli.com/malibu-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Malibu. - [Marina Del Rey](https://www.cfli.com/marina-del-rey-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Marina Del Rey. - [Mar Vista](https://www.cfli.com/mar-vista-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Mar Vista. - [Pacific Palisades](https://www.cfli.com/pacific-palisades-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Pacific Palisades. - [Playa Vista](https://www.cfli.com/playa-vista-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Playa Vista. - [Venice](https://www.cfli.com/venice-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Venice. - [West Los Angeles](https://www.cfli.com/west-los-angeles-family-law-attorney/): Family law in West LA. - [Westwood](https://www.cfli.com/westwood-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Westwood. ## Santa Monica Practice Pages - [Santa Monica Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/divorce-attorney-santa-monica/): Divorce representation in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Child Custody](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-child-custody-attorney/): Custody matters in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-child-support-lawyer/): Child support in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Spousal Support](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-spousal-support-lawyer/): Spousal support in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Complex Property Division](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-complex-property-division-attorney/): Property division in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica High Net Worth Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-high-net-worth-divorce-attorney/): High-asset divorce in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Collaborative Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-collaborative-divorce-attorney/): Collaborative divorce in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Family Law Mediation](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-family-law-mediation-attorney/): Mediation in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Annulment](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-annulment-attorney/): Annulment in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Paternity](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-paternity-attorney/): Paternity in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Domestic Violence](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-domestic-violence-attorney/): Domestic violence in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Restraining Orders](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-restraining-orders-attorney/): Restraining orders in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Domestic Partnership / Same-Sex](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-domestic-partnerships-same-sex-divorce-attorney/): Domestic partnership dissolution in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica LGBTQ Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-lgbtq-divorce-attorney/): LGBTQ divorce in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Military Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-military-divorce-attorney/): Military divorce in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Move Aways and Relocation](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-move-aways-and-relocation-attorney/): Relocation matters in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Judgment Modification](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-judgement-modification-lawyer/): Order modification in Santa Monica. - [Santa Monica Order Enforcement](https://www.cfli.com/santa-monica-order-enforcement-attorney/): Order enforcement in Santa Monica. ## Beverly Hills Practice Pages - [Beverly Hills Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/beverly-hills-divorce-attorney/): Divorce representation in Beverly Hills. - [Beverly Hills Child Custody](https://www.cfli.com/beverly-hills-child-custody-lawyer/): Custody matters in Beverly Hills. ## Brentwood Practice Pages - [Brentwood Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/divorce-attorney-in-brentwood-ca/): Divorce representation in Brentwood. - [Brentwood Child Custody](https://www.cfli.com/brentwood-child-custody-attorney/): Custody matters in Brentwood. - [Brentwood Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/brentwood-child-support-lawyer/): Child support in Brentwood. ## Calabasas Practice Pages - [Calabasas Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/calabasas-divorce-lawyer/): Divorce representation in Calabasas. - [Calabasas High Net Worth Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/calabasas-high-net-worth-divorce-attorney/): High-asset divorce in Calabasas. - [Calabasas Complex Property Division](https://www.cfli.com/calabasas-complex-property-division-attorney/): Property division in Calabasas. ## Malibu Practice Pages - [Malibu Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/malibu-divorce-attorney/): Divorce representation in Malibu. - [Malibu Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/malibu-child-support-lawyer/): Child support in Malibu. ## Pacific Palisades Practice Pages - [Pacific Palisades Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/pacific-palisades-divorce-attorney/): Divorce representation in Pacific Palisades. - [Pacific Palisades Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/pacific-palisades-child-support-attorney/): Child support in Pacific Palisades. ## West Los Angeles Practice Pages - [West LA Divorce](https://www.cfli.com/divorce-attorney-west-los-angeles/): Divorce representation in West LA. - [West LA Child Custody](https://www.cfli.com/west-los-angeles-child-custody-lawyer/): Custody matters in West LA. - [West LA Child Support](https://www.cfli.com/west-los-angeles-child-support-attorney/): Child support in West LA. ## Optional - 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