Aliette Hernandez Carolan

Aliette Hernandez Carolan

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

1541 Sunset Drive, Suite 201, Coral Gables, FL

About Aliette

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Adoption, Family Law, Mediation & Surrogacy

22 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Carolan Family Law Firm, PA

1541 Sunset Drive, Suite 201, Coral Gables, FL, 33143

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Aliette Hernandez Carolan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I cannot recommend Aliette enough. She guided me through my divorce a few years ago with professionalism, kindness, and compassion. We were able to amicably mediate the process without ever going to court, which made a difficult time much easier to manage. Beyond her legal expertise, she is incre...dibly personable and heartfelt—never the cold, detached type of attorney you might expect. She truly cared about my situation and supported me every step of the way. I recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney who not only delivers results but also genuinely cares for her clients.

Posted by Andrea | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sharp, supportive, knowledgeable!!!!

Aliette Carolan represented and supported me during my divorce from a 15 year marriage. She was knowledgeable and understanding of how I wished to move forward through that challenging life moment. Always available, and tuned in to what I needed, I can not recommend her or her associate Ashley Wahl m...ore. If you are looking for beyond competency; but someone who can truly be a support for you in any family law situation, you should look no further. Amazing outcome!

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce case

Aliette and her team supported me through my divorce case. They answered all the questions that I had, proactively explaining specific legal terms in a language that was easy to understand, provided all the guidance and insights required, and worked tirelessly on my case. I felt all the time that I ...was their first priority, and that they cared about me, working on my best interest. I was blessed to have Aliette and her team supporting me, and I am sure they threat everybody with the same diligence and respect.

Posted by Cristina | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, honest and caring

Aliette represented me after my former husband filed for modification of Time Sharing and Child Support. Aliette was not only very knowledgeable but caring, as though she were family. I always felt I could completely trust her. She took her time to explain every step of the process "best case" and "w...orst case". Aliette and her entire team made me feel at ease through one of the most difficult times in my life.

Posted by Scott | December 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and caring, with my best interests at heart

My meetings with Aliette were always professional. I was constantly impressed with not only her knowledge, but also her caring nature. As my case progressed, I was continuously reminded of her human side. I always felt like she had my best interests at heart. This was my first divorce experien...ce, but I always felt at ease in her office. As I came to learn, divorce is not black and white. My biggest fear was the fear of the unknown. Aliette made me feel comfortable. She relaxed my fears. She not only gave me excellent professional advice, but also she gave me family advice, as if I was a part of her family. I cannot imagine making it through this process with any other attorney. I think in my mind, she redefined my previous definition of an attorney. The legal profession needs more people like Aliette. And maybe that is my point, I would refer to Aliette as a person or a friend, not a stone cold attorney whose only interest is winning a case, at whatever the cost. I would not hesitate to refer any friend or family member to Aliette if they ever have any family issues, divorce or otherwise. I hope I never need another divorce attorney again, but if I do, Aliette would be the only person I would hire. In fact, I would include her entire staff. When I say Aliette, I would be remiss if I did not include her knowledgeable staff under that same umbrella. it would not be uncommon to receive emails late in the evening from her staff. From the moment I walked into her office, I was treated warmly by not only Aliette, but her entire staff. I am still not comfortable with the idea of divorce, but I am comfortable with hiring Aliette and her staff.

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Aliette Hernandez Carolan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Parastoo Majd

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aliette is a wonderful attorney who is passionate about her clients."

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Nicole Alvarez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aileen Mesa

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aliette is a strong advocate for her client's rights. She is a tenacious and professional litigator. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Brandy Gonzalez-Abreu

Mediation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aliette is a knowledgeable, approachable mediator that is effective. I've used her services on several cases and would definitely recommend her. Bonus -- mediation is enjoyable in her office!"

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Cary Garcia

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Aliette was 100% professional and courteous as opposing counsel in a difficult case with sensitive issues. She is experienced and capable, and I would readily recommend her to anyone with family related legal needs."

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Stanley Pietruska

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maritza Estevez-Pazos

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aliette Carolan is extremely professional, bright and very passionate about her clients and her work. She is a pleasure to work with and an excellent mediator. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Carolan."

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Lorraine D'Alessio

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this Lawyer. Aliette is a dynamic force in providing assistance to divorcing couples to find a mutually acceptable solution in their family matters. Her dedication to her profession and clients is admirable. She cares passionately for her clients and is a tireless advocate for them. She is also regularly relied on for her in depth knowledge and expertise in the field of surrogacy and adoption."

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Aislynn Thomas-McDonald

Mediation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is this attorney adept in her practice of family law, she is an exceptional mediator. Accessible, collaborative, thorough. Attributes such as these are a hot commodity in today's market. I recommend her for litigation and mediation."

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Michael Compo

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aliette is very knowledgable in Family law, she has offered selfless help and support to my law practice and has mediated my cases to successful settlements. She is number one in my book!"

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Dolly Hernandez

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Aliette in the past and they have been pleased with her services. She is a sharp, intelligent, and well-versed lawyer who prides herself in providing high quality legal services to her clients."

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Antonio Alonso

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Carolan is an easy attorney to endorse. While she can be aggressive defending her clients' interests, she also is very balanced and recognizes that success for her clients is not measured by agressive litigation alone, but by generating the best results her clients deserve."

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Emily Bradfute

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aliette is a pleasure to work with on cases. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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Sara Horwitz

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Justin Ziegler

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred clients in the past to aliette and will continue to do so in the future."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Best Lawyers in America, US News & World Report

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer-Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2014

Rising Star - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Carolan Family Law Firm, PA

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Buckner, Shifrin, Rice & Etter, PA

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Richard J. Preira & Associates

Associations

2017 - Present

Zoetic Stage

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Coral Gables Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Beaux Arts - Lowe Art Museum

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law, Reproductive Law Sections

Member

2012 - Present

Perez Art Museum Miami

Young Collectors Council

2004 - Present

First Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2004 - Present

Family Law Section-Children's Committee

Member

2010 - 2015

Be on the Kideside, Inc.

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Mandana v. Mandana

Affirmed in part, reversed in part

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Education

2003

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Miami

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

American Bar Association - Sound Advice

Surrogacy Law

2014

CNN Espanol

Custody disputes in Surrogacy Cases

2013

An hour with Jose Alfonso Almora WQBA 1140 AM Radio

Family Law

2009

Univision Network

Designating a Guardian for Minor Children

2009

Life Studies

Separation

2008

Univision Network

Custody of Minor Children

Publications

2009

WomensLaw.org Custody

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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