Natalie Alane

Natalie Alane is a great lawyer to have by your side while handling a child custody dispute. I hired Natalie after interviewing and researching several Lansing area Family Law Firms to assist with a child custody dispute with my ex. With Natalie’s guidance, support and expertise’s I was able to get my son out of an unstable and dangerous environment. Ms. Alane is very detailed oriented, knows all of her clients cases by each detail pertaining to their case and has a great team of paralegals and lawyers assisting her. I would recommend Alane Family Law to anyone seeking advice and legal assistance regarding custody matters.

I was extremely impressed with Natalie Alane as a divorce lawyer. She was logical in her assessment to me of how divorce works in Michigan and in my county. There were special circumstances in my case related to a special needs child and Natalie focused on gaining a deep understanding of the nuances that helped my child remain healthy and happy. Watching Natalie interact with the various decision-makers was art and passion in motion. Natalie has found her calling. She has a deep commitment to her clients and works extra hard to understand how your case is unique. In turn, she is then able to advocate for you quickly during her representation. I have referred several others to Natalie for her services and all are also very impressed and pleased with their decision to hire a committed professional. Well Done!

Natalie was the best guide I could have asked for through the collaborative divorce process. She made sense of the legal jargon and was a wonderful communicator. I'm very grateful to her and would highly recommend her.

I recently went thru a custody dispute where my ex was making false accusations and manipulating the children. Natalie was recommended to me by a friend who said as lawyers go she was a "Bull Dog". She was right! Upon my first consultation she reviewed the claims, instantly saw them for what they really were and reassured me that my case could be won. It was not uncommon to get emails from Natalie late in the evening or early in the morning. Many as late as 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning. She is tireless! I felt like I was her most valuable client thru the whole process. Her staff is 2nd to none, the too made me feel like I was the center of their universe. It's such a good feeling when you're in a stressful situation to feel like everything is going to be okay. She is honest and will tell you when things are in your favor or not. In my Emergency Injunction Hearing she proved to me she was the best. She out performed, out classed and proved the claims that were being made against my new wife and I were false. The judge sided with us and I was able to keep my kids for the summer and until the next hearing date. Soon after my ex wife softened here tone and became willing to "settle out of court". When the dust finally settled, I had more time with my kids than when I started. I'd hire her all over again if given the chance, there are no regrets. When a friend recently confided in me that he needed an attorney I didn't hesitate and gave him Natalie's contact information. Thank you for all of your support during one of the hardest times in my life.

It's hard to describe all of the ways that Natalie exceeded my every expectation. She helped me to set some things right after my ex-husband and I hit some rough patches in our DIY divorce and custody arrangements. She approached each situation with a disciplined business strategy: what did I hope to achieve? She was able to set my expectations with what was likely to happen, negotiate bumps in the road that would have been catastrophic had I been handling the situation without her. She kept a clear head, keeping each new decision and scenario clean in explaining to me how the law would view it, and steering me away from complicating details that were irrelevant. (This is so key because in a divorce, you'll think it's relevant that your ex is a jerk. Natalie doesn't waste your time and money by letting you believe that will be relevant.). She was so respectful of my time and budget, and she was an absolute bulldog on the legal points where it helped us. Her legal briefings were full of references to legal precedent, compared with the opposing attorney's briefings reading like an episode of Jerry Springer. It was clear that the judge and mediators that we worked with respected her enormously, and it was easy to see why.

When I decided to file for divorce I went to another lawyer.....Leaving that office I felt defeated and I had not even signed any papers. Then I was referred to Natalie, and I am so thankful for that. After our first meeting I was confident that she would take good care of me and she did. She told me we would settle our divorce and custody issues out of court and she was right even though I wasn't so sure. She answered every question I ever had, sometimes 2-3 times because she knew I needed reassurance. She got me the exact custody agreement I was hoping for and settled my divorce, benefiting more than I had expected. I am so thankful I chose her for an attorney. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

I am not sure I can put in words how much Natalie has done and is doing for my family, but I will try. I turned to Natalie for help with a long exhausting family court case riddled with trauma, abuse, and a whole lot of nastiness from my ex. Natalie took on our case without hesitation. She not only took on our case but she, and her incredible staff hit the ground running! They were able to provide swift resolution in the midst of a traumatic situation to keep my child safe, to which I will be forever grateful for. Natalie and her team have diligently fought over the last couple years whether it be writing motions, litigation, in mediation, or toe to toe in a courtroom, she has never wavered. Natalie’s professionalism is top-notch! She is witty, stealth, fierce, and firm in a courtroom! The care and attention she shows her clients is absolutely outstanding! Natalie is THE attorney to have in your corner, she will go to bat and not back down! I cannot possibly sing enough praises!

Amazing, ,Outstanding, in a league of her own. These are just a few of the words I could say after working with Natalie Alane of Alane & Chartier P.L.C. We were involved in a 2 year custody battle that had been ugly from the start. Natalie and her team were always on point, got the facts straight and were able to provide us with the strength and knowledge we needed to protect our love ones from harm. With them in your corner it's a sure knockout!! Now with us being involved with an adoption case we once again turn to Natalie and her team. They have the best advice and great at keeping us informed of any updated info. I would recommend this law firm to anyone.

We hired Natalie to handle our extremely serious, highly detailed custody case. Not only did she make us feel like we were her only case but she treated us like family!! She feels so strongly about her cases that you are immediately put at ease knowing that this woman is going to put everything she's got into getting you what you want and need. She is always available when you need her and keeps you in the loop as things change. She is laid-back but extremely professional. Natalie made our hugely stressful case tremendously easier on us. We all know lawyers cost money, this woman is worth every penny and more!!!

Natalie Alane is a superb attorney. She is a true advocate who was able to handle my very difficult custody case, thus changing and improving my son's life for the better. I found Natalie to be supportive and kind, and a powerful asset in the courtroom. Professional, excellent communication skills: She is able to mediate and see the big picture; works well with other attorneys and court personnel, and will advocate for what is right. I felt like Natalie Alane represented me like she would a member of her own family. On a side note, I found her support staff to be competent, responsive, and professional. If I ever need legal help again, I will choose Natalie Alane as my attorney.

I first met Natalie after working with another attorney who had really botched my child custody case. I was scared and feeling desperate about my situation. Natalie immediately put my mind at ease and got right to work on my case. She worked tirelessly to get the best possible outcome and really took the time to explain the process to me and to familiarize herself with my case. She is extremely professional, confident, considerate, honest and knowledgeable. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Natalie on my side and I know that if I have need again in the future, I can depend on her for honest, professional advice at a very reasonable cost. I can't imagine how I would have gotten through such a rough time in my life if not for Natalie.

Natalie has set the gold standard for attorneys as far as I am concerned. She showed a great tenacity to sift through the cover-up and the pool of lies spewed by my adversarial spouse and to get to the facts and the truth. She promptly responded to all my questions and thoughts in a straight forward, honest, personal and professional way. Natalie prepared a remarkable evidentiary court case and I was amazed at her litigating prowess when questioning witnesses. She helped bring the truth to light. She never stopped; even during a break when speaking to one of our witnesses, she discovered that there was a new piece of damning evidence we could bring to the trial. Natalie was able to obtain a copy of it and she was printing it just seconds before the break ended. I was also impressed with Natalie's closing arguments. Her close was simultaneously on point and poignant to my circumstance. If Natalie Alane is on your side, you’re in great hands. If she’s against you, you have a formidable opponent.

I was involved in a high-conflict divorce include child custody issues. Natalie and her team were extremely thorough and attentive throughout the process. Our case ended up going to trial. They left no stone unturned. This was critical in the success of our case. In court, Natalie was strong, assertive, and aggressive without being overbearing or obnoxious. This was very impressive to me. I would recommend Natalie and team without reservation. I am thankful that I had her representation and support during quite possibly the most difficult time of my life. I will continue to utilize Natalie's representation in the future with any conflicts that arise with our custody case.

Natalie was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had been going through issues with my child's mother for years. Issues such as horrible school attendance, domestic abuse, her drinking issues, etc. I tried speaking to my son's mother directly but the issues got so bad that I was forced to look into getting the courts involved. As I was searching for lawyers, a very respectable person in the Lansing area recommended Natalie. From the moment I called her office I was instantly overwhelmed by the level of professionalism her staff exudes. When I came in for a consultation, the office and staff members were very warm, welcoming and friendly. Natalie listened to all of my issues and was ready to go to work for me that minute. I felt the confidence in her voice and I felt very comfortable with her during our one hour conversation. However, being a college student I was turned away by the amount of money I would have to pay for her counsel. After I left her office, I tried a few other lawyers in the area. NONE of them had the same level of professionalism, nor seemed to care much about the issues my son and I were going through. According to them, it wasn't enough to be granted full custody as there were "worse situations" that my son could be in and they were very discouraging. In my heart, I knew that my son deserved better than what he was getting and I needed to be represented by someone who thought the same. So I asked my family to help me out financially and I ran back to Natalie. ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!!! Natalie and her staff immediately jumped into action for me. It felt as if she was fighting for her own son and not mine. EVERY single document (e.g. motions, objections, etc.) that she and her team drafted and submitted was flawless, impeccable and powerful in their wording. Their work clearly demonstrates that they know the law extremely well. My wife and I couldn’t have wished for a better firm to represent us. Natalie was able to present evidence in such a way that left me in awe every time we left a hearing. It was actually scary at times....but definitely in a good way. Most importantly, the underlying theme with Natalie is that she fights for YOU and will go to great lengths to do so! Because of Natalie and her staff, I was awarded full physical custody of my son and also was granted a change in domicile to leave the State of Michigan to take a job in Maryland. I highly recommend Natalie to anyone who is seeking a great attorney, someone who knows the law front and back, who is honest, compassionate and VERY good at what she does. To those of you who might be worried about the money, just remember the old saying: "You get what you pay for!" Natalie may be more expensive than some other lawyers in the area, but she is WELL worth it! I'm glad I asked for Natalie and her office to represent me and if I could go back and do it all over again, I would choose her 100 times out of 99. Excellent, excellent, excellent! Signed, One Happy Father

Natalie was very in depth and very well prepared for my divorce trial. She kept me informed and gave me all of my options and gave me her advise but let me make my own decisions. I would strongly recommend her and would hire her again for any situation that may come.