Natalie Alane

Natalie Alane

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Appeals

403 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, MI

About Natalie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Natalie devotes the majority of her trial practice to family law, handling matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and domicile issues. Her dedication and passion are unmatched.

19 years

60%
Child Custody 30%

Natalie devotes the majority of her trial practice to family law, handling matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and domicile issues. Her dedication and passion are unmatched.

19 years

30%
Appeals 10%

Natalie handles family law appeals to the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. Her background as a staff attorney for both courts gives her the edge clients seek!

19 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Alane Family Law, P.C.

403 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48933

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Natalie Alane's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nancy | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fantastic Attorney

Natalie handled our family's very contentious custody case and provided stellar results. Watching her deftly circumvent a gaslighting witness and effectively rebut lie after lie was worth every penny. Couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Posted by Beth | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kind, Compassionate, and Capable

Natalie and her team have been amazing to work with. Natalie helped me navigate a difficult divorce (which included personal safety concern) and several baseless, follow-up motions from my ex. She and her team even called me after everything was settled just to check in to be sure I was doing OK. ... You could not hire a better advocate as you navigate the difficulties of a divorce. I highly recommend Alane Family Law to anyone in need of a family lawyer.

Posted by Joe | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Alane Family Law

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 g...et 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.

Posted by Amy | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Commitment and Understanding

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 nuance...s 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!

Posted by Rebecca | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Natalie has been a Godsend to me and my family

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 t...ook 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.

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Natalie Alane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustyn Coontz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I have a client experiencing a divorce or custody issue, my first thought is to send them to Natalie. She is a stellar advocate whose peerless reputation in mid-Michigan is well earned."

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Kevin McLaughlin

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a an excellent attorney who is deeply committed to her clients. She is highly respected in the community and has the knowledge and experience to navigate through the complex problems that often arise in family law matters."

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Scott Limmer

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a trustworthy, caring, hard-working attorney in the area of family law and divorce who I would highly recommend. Not only is she an excellent advocate but she truly understands the emotions her clients are experiencing. Natalie always gives her full, undivided attention to every case she works on. You can be sure that your case is in good hands if she's working on it."

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Ryan McKeen

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a nationally known family lawyer. Lawyers across the country listen to her advice on how best to provide family legal services to clients. I endorse her for her commitment to her craft."

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Anne Schulte

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is so hardworking and conscientious but most of all willing to share her expertise even outside the seminar confines."

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H. White

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the opportunity to work with Ms. Alane on complex inter-state family law matter. I found her to be very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. We shared a common client who really valued Ms. Alane's help from Michigan."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2015

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2014

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2013

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2012

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2012

2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Women Lawyers, Lawyers Weekly

2011

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2010

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2002

Distinguished Student, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2002

Outstanding Woman Law Student, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Work Experience

2007 - 2017

Co-Owner & Partner, Alane & Chartier, PLC

2004 - 2007

Senior Staff Attorney, Michigan Supreme Court

2003 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals

2002 - 2003

Prehearing Staff Attorney, Michigan Court Of Appeals

2002 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Associations

2010 - Present

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Board Member -- Family Law Advisory

2007 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2007 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2013 - 2013

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Immediate Past President

2013 - 2014

Resolution Services Center

Board Member

2012 - 2012

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

President

2011 - 2011

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

President-Elect

2010 - 2010

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Treasurer

2009 - 2009

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Secretary

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Freeman v Baum

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Atkinson v Atkinson

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Herrmann v Herrmann

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Haskell v Fifth Third Bank

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Urban v Briggs

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Golowic v Golowic

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McKimmy v Melling

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Bergholtz v Jahnke

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Education

2002

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Central Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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University of Kentucky

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2021

ICLE's 20th Family Law Institute

Privilege: A Practical Primer on Privileges

2019

Fourth Annual Michigan Marijuana Law Conference

What Every Lawyer Must Know about Child Custody and Marijuana

2018

2018

Handling Property Division and Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Marital Assets

2016

2015

Referee Association of Michigan Annual Conference -- Mackinac Island

“Up in Smoke”: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Child Custody and Child Welfare Cases

2015

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Marital Assets

2013

Upper Michigan Legal Institute

Handling Evidentiary Issues in Divorce

2013

NORML Legal Committee -- Key West

“Up in Smoke”: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Child Custody and Child Welfare Cases

2013

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Assets in Divorce

2013

Family Law Section Annual Winter Seminar -- Virgin Gorda, BVI

“Up in Smoke”: The Legal Landscape After the Enactment of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

2013

Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update

Recent Legal Developments

2012

Michigan Judge's Association Conference

Medical Marijuana and Family Law

2012

Eleventh Annual Family Law Institute

Navigating Privilege Issues in Discovery and Trial

2011

Tenth Annual Family Law Institute

Up in Smoke: The Intersection of Medical Marijuana and Custody

2011

Intersection of Family Law and Bankruptcy

To Jointly File or Not: How to Advise Your Family Law Divorce Client

2010

Ninth Annual Family Law Institute

Advanced Strategies in Child Support Calculation

2010

International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners Annual Forum -- Washington, D.C.

Collaborative Draftsmanship: Finessing the Successful Preparation of Minutes and Agreements

2010

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Property Valuation in Divorce

2009

Fundamentals of Divorce Practice & Procedure Series

Custody, Parenting Time, & Support

Publications

2010

ICLE -- Top Tips Video Series Defending a Motion to Change Domicile

2010

ICLE -- Top Tips Video Series Winning a Motion to Change Domicile

2008

Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS Attorney Advertising

2008

Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS Family Collaborative Practice – Resolving Domestic Disputes Respectfully and Without Court

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