I recently worked with Lani for my prenup agreement. After the first consultation call, I felt Lani and her staff are professional and empathetic compared to a few other attorneys I had talked to. She explained things clearly and gave useful suggestions to ensure my needs were met in the agreement. It was a great experience working with Lani. I would be happy to recommend her to anyone who needs the prenup service. read more

Alternative Divorce Solutions handled my divorce 4 years ago. Since then the amount of ambiguity that they failed to address in the legal documents has lead me to a horrible fight for custody over my son. Take my recommendation and find someone else to help you. read more

These people took my friend's money and have done nothing except file the very first letter 7 months go. They have not sent her any accounting of what they have done with her money, and she has been ghosted by everyone there, by email, text, and phone. She now has to go to small claims court to get her money back. read more

We have engaged with this agency and fully paid our fee upfront. For a very long time, we ("the parties", using their contract terms) did not make progress for multiple reasons, but again, I want to emphasize the fees were already fully paid. In April this year we have renewed the engagement, filled the relevant questionnaire and my wife was served. Progress was made and we started working on the forms that are needed for the first mediation meeting (FL142 and FL150). now filling these forms require time (between work and kids). In early May I had to undergo a surgery. Due to some post surgery complication and standard recovery time, we went quiet for two weeks. All of the sudden, we got a termination message from the agency. No further explanation for why they have terminated the engagement. Now we have immediate submitted our FL150 form (which was completed already), and explained the two weeks of silence (my surgery + recovery time). Nothing helped and the owner, Lani Baron, as well as other personnel we have dealt with are not replying to our messages/calls (many were sent). The contract is clearly saying "no refund if one of the parties is terminating" but it does not say "no refund" if "the mediator" is terminating (the contract is making that distinction between "the parties" and "the mediator"). So I was asking for a refund. again, no response on my message. I guess my only option is small claims court. anyway, stay away from that agency and from Lani Baron, who is apparently very comfortable with taking people money without providing the contracted services. read more

We just used their services and they are nice and informative. However, what was supposed to be a few weeks was dragged out over months and there is no communication between meetings. I felt as once I paid them (in full) they have you and respond and meet when they like. It takes several days to hear back from them or there is no reply at all. They should have better communication, especially for it being a service business and also the service they provide. read more

If you want to waste your time and money, make multiple corrections with both the attorneys and their staff, and have documents lost multiple times go ahead and roll the dice with this firm. We worked with this firm for multiple years to close out our proceedings. They consistently drafted incorrect information regardless of how many edits, emails, or calls we made, which set back our timeline multiple times. They would not respond to emails or state they hadn't received them despite forwards showing the emails sent. They're attitude is generally awful. They consistently displayed particular bias against one of the parties. Honestly, just a massive waste of time and money. Wouldn't recommend them to anyone. read more

We fully paid, only to find that we could not set up appointments. The company had moved quite far away. We eventually got one local appointment, and then had to take the next one in their new office. On top of that, our lawyer/mediator left the firm. She was supposed to have finished everything and was ready to electronically file. Then we had to make a few changes with the new lawyer. She seemed competent enough, but told us they could NOT file electronically. She promised that filing either way would take the same amount of time which was supposed to be 8-12 weeks. We explained that multiple other lawyers disagreed with this. The bottom line is that they did not have a portal in our county. We paid other lawyers to file electronically and the case was approved in ONE DAY! This firm cost us MONTHS on our divorce. Steer clear. They are a mess! read more

Yep, I'm a fan...kind of weird to be reviewing something like this. I'd rather be out writing about some new dish! But businesses like this deserve recognition, and people who find themselves in a situation like mine should be aware of their options. Should you find yourself attempting a civil dissolution, mediation is the way to go. Divorce is such an ugly, stressful process. I am incredibly thankful for ADS' existence. The most effort the ex and I had to put into the process was documenting our debts and assets...Lani and Pamchal took it from there. Thereafter, all we had to do was review the documents, show up, and sign away. Check out their blog...very helpful & insightful information. read more

Just had a great conversation with Jeanann Khalife. She was so helpful and gave great guidance! Thank you! Highly Recommended!

Lani was truly amazing. Although she wasn't able to assist with my case she gave me a lot of really helpful information and advice and connected me with someone who was able to. She was so nice and knowledgeable. I'm so thankful I met her and for her help. She could of taken my money and represented me but she gave me advice and connection to someone if I needed who could. This speaks volumes on her character and her ethics as a lawyer. I would highly recommend anyone to hire her! She is very honest and showed so much compassion which I have found rare when searching for a lawyer. read more

Jeanann and Lani were very professional and friendly. They were communicative and patient with us during the process. Lani kept things balanced between my ex and I. Overall, they helped the situation immensely and would recommend them to anyone going through this process. read more

We consulted this business to assist us in setting up a trust so it wasn't a divorce situation per se. Lani was our counselor but we also met Jeananne. Both were professional, knowledgeable and personable. What I really appreciated was that they understood that we were looking out for our children and addressed every conceivable aspect that could affect them related to dispersement of funds when/if necessary. The work was thorough and support staff were available for notary and clerical services. I believe much of what we utilized would be necessary in a divorce situation as well. The office was convenient though a little tricky the first time we went there, and the atmosphere of the office was upbeat yet calming. We did have to do some work via email due to Covid but it did not cause any interruption in our service. We are quite pleased with this practice. read more

I had the most incredible experience with Lani Baron and Alternative Divorce Solutions. I came to Lani and ADS unsure, scared and lost within my situation. Anyone who has had to venture down this unfortunate path can relate to those feelings at least to some degree. My situation was messy as things often are when your in need of legal help. I wasn't feeling brave, nor was I certain of my legal rights. Lani and ADS managed to turn everything around. They calmed my anxieties, and put my mind at ease. They held my hand through my situation. Lani and ADS Negotiated my child support and custody agreement. It was smooth and before I knew it my ex and I had come to an agreement. I was more than happy. Lastly and I feel most important, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my ex was happy with the out come as well. Custody and child support is a very sensitive and highly volatile topic but due to Lani's and ADS professionalism and tact, both parties came out happy, and peace quickly became both our realities Thank you Lani and ADS for the excellent job! read more

Thank you very much fellow Yelpers for helping me find Alternative Divorce Solutions!! No one likes talking about their divorce but choosing Alternative Divorce Solutions was the best decision I ever made...PERIOD! Lani Baron and her entire team were flawless...all of the details and all of the paperwork were handled to perfection...and at a reasonable cost! I also had Courtney Glickman prepare a living trust for me at the same time as my divorce.....again; all of the details were handled to perfection! If you don't have a living trust to protect you assets, you're just asking for trouble. Do yourself a favor and call Alternative Divorce Solutions.....you'll be glad you did!!! read more

My partner and I recently used ADS to draft our prenup. We worked specifically with Lani who was very patient and responsive to both of our needs. She took the time to educate us through the entire process, and worked to ensure that both of our needs were being met in the agreement. While ADS and Lani was the drafting attorney primarily representing my partner, I felt her approach to me was collaborative and respectful. She worked quickly and efficiently with both of us as well as the other attorney who represented me during this process. In the end we were both please with the results and the construct of the agreement. What we thought was going to be a lengthy and uncomfortable process turned out to be a smooth and relatively painless experience. read more

Respectful, Smart, and Heartful! ADS focused on helping me begin the prenup process with ease, and attention to our needs and goals. From the beginning ADS will carefully listen to you: Lani focused on what mattered to me/us, our concerns, and our goals. She was able to offer several possible options to reach our goals as well as explain the legal process clearly so that I could make informed decisions. Lani took the time to work with me towards a solution that was cost-effective and protective of my/our interests. My experience with Lani is that she knowledgeable, warm, caring and organized. She is passionate about helping her clients be in the know about how laws affect them and is good at translating complicated legal jargon. THANK YOU ADS! read more

YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH LANI & JEANANN If you are in the unfortunate position of getting divorced, but feel you might be able to mediate the process, then Lani and Jeanann can probably help you. Lani is professional, empathetic, efficient and helped me navigate through the many challenges that i was presented with. Jeanann is a darling person who will listen with a kind ear, and then be extremely effective at moving you down the path of resolution. Exceptional service, and great value. Thank you Ladies! read more

This organization is a joke. If you would like your case to be longer then necessary (year and a half longer) due to omissions and errors on your lawyer's part, if playing phone tag with the office personnel is your thing and if paying more than double of the originality agreed-upon price because of errors and omissions on your lawyer's part is not a problem than give these guys a ring. Dealing with ADS has been more stressful than my actual divorce. After ADS messed up my case they would ignore my calls time after time until I got nasty (unacceptable approach to running a business/path of least resistance). They would continuously try to bully me into thinking that it is my fault that the case took so long in hopes that I would leave and look for another law firm. Dear ADS, you need to know that you messed my case up due to negligence, please self reflect and get better! Follow up with your clients... your job is not to comfort but you are dealing with people and families that are going through hell. You owe them respect and decency, don't treat them like numbers. Again, these guys are a joke and I regret hiring them. read more

Jeanann is truly amazing. Going through divorce is difficult, confusing, stressful. She made everything so easy. I had to meet with her a few times throughout the process, and each time I left her office I felt like a new person. Totally relieved and confident. I can not recommend her and her firm enough. Truly a pleasure to work with. read more

Great company, extremely professional and so helpful. Lani and team helped my ex and I through what could have been extremely difficult on our own. All of our needs were met with compassion and professionalism. Not to mention fantastic customer service. Thank you again! read more

I'm from Florida moved here few years ago. I have know idea what's to do when my family needs help . I'm not a person who likes writes reviews ... But with the work from this Office will getting the results you need ... Special is Lani B. (and her partner ) she amazing ... she very patient , details and working fast ... not waisted your time and money ... you get what's you paid .... and someone can help and can trust .... !! They're really care about you and your kids... women and kids always need peoples like Lane and her Office.... Thanks Lani ... you are amazing ! Thanks a minions !! Again and again thanks read more

They are very friendly and helpful. I had an amazing experience with Jeanann Khalife, she was doing her best to direct me and I would like to thank you for your time and effort! read more

ADS are very unprofessional, very poor service! I do regret referring Sasha. You have to chase them, call them few times in order for them to get back to you and which Delani admitted they need to get better with communication to the clients. Through out the process they didn't know what was going on with the case where we had to remind them! Jenan was late at the court hearing, so she called Sasha from her cellphone to let him know. They have the audacity to threaten my job of accusing me giving Jenan's private number to Sasha (client) because I referred him to ADS. Only because I want to support women's business but then they want to tear you down! Jenan not remembering she called from her cellphone In which we have of proof (phone bill). They fu(k3d up and want to blame you and threaten your job! I can go on and on with their unprofessional poor service...I am sparing your headache so pls find another lawyer in town! read more

Jeanann is a rare talent. Imagine being confused, lost and stressed out and then meeting someone that makes it all go away and solves all of your problems. Jeanann provides inner peace with her knowledge and compassion. She delivered and was always available. Fair and intelligent. There are no games or surprises. Just an honest lawyer that is transparent and diligent. I could not recommend a better person to help you. read more

Simply put, my divorce was more complicated than one would ordinarily expect, several surprises along the way, time delays which proved frustrating. End result? Lani and her staff did not waiver and the divorce was finalized. Through the process, my ex-wife and I were able to keep things respectful and co-parenting went smoothly. Our only child has adjusted well to the separation and is thriving. I would not hesitate to recommend ADS to anyone looking for an alternative to the costly traditional route. read more

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED ALL IN ONE DAY. MAKES YOU WONDER! I'm not really certain where these glowing reviews came from. I always rave about a good business and avoid rating a bad one because a business that does not treat its clients right will ultimately ruin its own reputation. In this case however due to the sheer magnitude of the ineptness, I felt compelled to share my experience. When I write a review I try to be objective and fair. So here is my assessment: On the plus side Lani comes across as very personable. Personable is great, but when you are seeking the advice of a professional, you want competent and ethical, and this is where Lani falls seriously short. Her methods are unorthodox at best and unethical at worst. After working with her for over four months it became apparent that she lacks the very basic skills a competent attorney in her field should possess. Let me explain so that everyone can understand. When Lani was initially retained by my spouse, she was hired as a mediator (thus the name alternative divorce solutions!!). A mediator is someone who is by definition impartial. I came to find out 4 months into the process that she had offered to represent my spouse without my knowledge or permission since my spouse was paying her fees. When I confronted Lani, she casually said...I'm only representing your spouse in limited capacity and I will be fair to both of you .....Ha?? Are you serious? How is that not unethical? To add insult to the injury after going nowhere with her repeated miscalculations and missteps, she finally admitted that she is in way over her head and referred the case to an experienced attorney ....12000 dollars later. My attorney and my spouse's attorney both concurred that she had made some colossal mistakes and seriously questioned her competence in this matter. She may be a wonderful alternative if you have a fairly simple case (which a paralegal or a prepaid legal service can provide for far less than the $6000 she charges), but for anything remotely complex she is incapable at best. Divorce is no picnic but when you put your future in the hands of a professional (regardless of the outcome) you expect some modicum of competence and ethical behavior. read more

Not at all a fan. We had a pretty straight forward divorce, but she managed to incorrectly document our respective incomes, assets, entered in the wrong spousal and child support figures and duration on our agreement. This caused us to have to renegotiate and when confronted on her errors, she fixed the minor issues, but failed to admit any error with regard to inputting the incorrect income figures, resulting in a lifetime of reduced payments. She didn't include a proper equalization of assets form, I had to do this all myself!!! Overall it was a joke, we basically hired her to file the paperwork, but you better make sure you double check - everything! read more

Sorry about the negative review but here goes. 1) When served by my wife, they could not even pronounce or explain sections in the document. 2) 0 follow-up by the organization, only after my concerns about time-lines did they act. 3) Let meetings get out of hand, not professional! 4) After being served by my wife, was not informed by ADS to submit a response that was due to the court on the Dissolution of Marriage Petition FL-120. 5) The only competency I witnessed during my dealings with ADS was the effective means of collecting funds and protecting the rights of the company. 6) Asked for my file, even that took 3 weeks to complete. 7) We are now with our Attorneys after this fiasco. read more

I was more than satisfied with the results from Lani and her team & would certainly recommend the service. My divorce was fairly straight-forward and the mediation services that Lani provided was a simple, practical (inexpensive) way to get the desired results in an expedient manner & without all the expense of individual lawyers and having to go to court. Divorce "paperwork" is never simple and of course some adjustments/corrections needed to be made, but in the end Lani made sure that my ex and I got the results we had discussed and agreed upon during our sessions - all at the same original one time fee in our case. It was all handled & we achieved our divorce finalization and the stipulated agreement was received in a timely manner. - Rob (Irvine). read more

I contracted ADS nearly a year ago and their services were very poor. They failed to follow through on many items and I was constantly correcting documentation they produced. I reached a point where I no longer trusted what they were telling me when a simple google search contradicted their advice. I suggest you find a lawyer that will draw up an agreement and can also represent you in court if needed. ADS will not represent you in court. read more

All I can say is this place is awesome!!! I looked everywhere (and so did the wretched ex) and talked to several attorneys before choosing this place. Now, I'm sooooo glad I did! They had a very reasonable price (especially compared to everyone else) and the two attorneys who worked on our case were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They didn't seem like all the other sleazy attorneys I spoke to.. Divorce sucks and I soon realized that litigation was outrageously expensive!!! Anyone out there who plans on getting a divorce should definitely try to mediate unless they want to end up bankrupt. Good luck! read more

There is nothing easy about going through a Divorce especially with everything you have to consider and the documents you have to prepare for the courts. I was referred to Lani and ADS but a very good friend and it was the best move I made in this process. My first meeting with Lani was very informative and she made it clear what to expect in the process and what she would need from me and my ex-wife to complete the process. After that the process moved very smoothly. I worked with Jeanann on getting the documents together and she also did an excellent job communicating with my ex-wife to make sure everything got completed fully and on time. Jeanann was excellent at making sure that we understood what needed to be completed and how to make sure it would get approved by the courts. After everything was completed and approved by myself and my ex-wife I met with Malori to sign the documents. Malori was very clear in where the documents should be signed and how long I should expect the process to take with the courts. I want to thank Lani, Jeanann and Malori for all there help through this process. They made a very difficult time a little bit easier. read more

Lani Baron and her wonderful team helped me create a postnuptial agreement between me and my wife, after I found out that my wife had been unfaithful to our marriage. Although going through something like that is awkward, Lani made the whole process go smoothly and professionally, calming nerves on all sides! I would absolutely recommend Lani and her company to anyone who is having marital difficulty and wishes to seek a legal solution. In fact, now that some time has passed and i have realized that things are probably not going to end up working between me and my wife, Lani is now helping me put together all my divorce papers so I can finally close this chapter of my life. Lani is a kind, intelligent, and competent professional that I feel privileged to have gotten to know and work with. read more

Lani Baron is a pleasure to work with. She simplifies complicated matters with a great deal of integrity. I highly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Lani and the ADS team. I found out about her uniquely positioned law firm through a trusted referral and can say it was the BEST thing that happened to me during what was obviously a tough situation. If both parties can keep their heads, using ADS is the only logical and civilized way to dissolve an unhappy marriage. Lani and her team were caring and highly responsive throughout the process while keeping both parties on track. Like Bill P., I used Courtney Glickman after my marital affairs were settled to set up a living trust. Couldn't be happier with everything ADS has done for me. I recommend Lani and her team at Alternative Divorce Solutions without hesitation.... in the end all parties concerned come out in a much better emotional and financial state. Traditional family law attorneys do not hold a candle to ADS. read more

I recently worked with Lani and her team and couldn't be happier with my services! Professional and helpful in so many ways. Lani and her team took the time to make me feel comfortable and at ease. She was able to walk me through the process in a way that helped me understand all my options. She made a very difficult situation easier for myself and spouse and helped us move forward in the right direction. A very positive outcome overall for all involved. read more

Wow, it was a horrible year, made even worse when I found divorce papers taped to my front door. I had only days to respond. Alternative Divorce Solutions literally saved the day! Using Lani and Jeanann was the best decision i could have made. They walked me through the process step by step. Jeanann was able to get movement toward a resolution after the process had stalled. This could have become a volatile, lengthy and costly process, that may have taken at least a year to resolve. With Jeanann, we were able to conclude the process in a six month time frame.They were compassionate, professional, and always looked for a fair and mutual agreeable divorce. With their help I am able to finally move on in my life. Thank you!!!! read more

"First and foremost, I found that I had a lot to learn about the divorce mediation process. I did not exactly know what the role of the mediator was or if we would still have to go to Court. However, after taking this route, I now know how collaborative the process can actually be, and that it is possible to remove stress from a divorce. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult the process might have been without going through divorce mediation. Lani and Pamchal were phenomenal. They were enthusiastic and positive, yet still very direct with the subject matter and knowledgeable of the community property issues we had to deal with. My ex and I had three mediation sessions with them, and Lani and Pamchal were really in sync working together. The earlier reviewer was absolutely right - they are really on top of things in their communications. They prepared all of our documents for us, and were always available if we had any questions or comments about the wording. Again, I can't imagine how expensive or stressful the process might have been if we had went to court, or had to pay attorneys by the hour, or had to write up our own court documents. Lani and Pamchal at the Center for Mediated Divorce made the process better in every way.' read more

If you haven't contact ADS yet, I highly recommend you do so. Divorce issues are always very emotional, but Lani and her staff handle these things in such a professional way. If you are going through a divorce, you have come to the right place. I would highly recommend ADS to anyone!!! read more

Lani and her team at Alternative Divorce Solutions did an excellent job with mediation during my divorce proceeding. My Ex and I wanted to find the most child friendly approach. Lani is very knowledgeable and offered great suggestions while having the best interest of our children in mind. She was very compassionate still firm throughout the overwhelming and agonizing process of us reaching a settlement agreement. I hope no one has to go through divorce, specially with children involved, but in such times I would highly recommend Lani and her team. read more