Client Testimonials

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 ”

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. ”

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 hired Natalie to help with some very challenging post-divorce issues, including unresolved parenting issues. She represented me in family court and also provided counsel through the FOC process. She picked up the details of the case quickly and delivered terrific results. We worked together strategically and followed through as a team to get the best results. She was effective, responsive, available and successful. She is a great value to her clients. I would and have recommended friends to her with equally great results. ”

Alane family Law has a great team of Paralegals, lawyers and support staff that guides you throughout the entire custody matter. I hired Natalie in the middle of a custody battle that seemed far from success. Through her guidance and expertise, I was able to get my son out of a dangerous situation and was granted full physical custody. It’s comforting having Alane Family Law by your side, guiding you throughout the Family legal system. ”

All I can say is that Eric Lore of Alane Family Law is the gentleman for the job! He was extremely responsive and empathetic and I never questioned that my daughter’s case was in the right hands. We were able to successfully negotiate custody without litigation and his conduct was always professional and above the board. In fact, I’ve been so impressed by his family law skills that I’ve been spreading the good word far and wide. He genuinely cares about his clients, their families and a positive outcome for the children involved. I can’t thank him enough for his care and expertise… he really goes above and beyond!! Please don’t hesitate to give him a call. A+++ ”

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! ”

My husband and I hired Eric back in February to handle a school/custody dispute between him and his ex-wife. Eric is the most detail-oriented lawyer I have ever seen. He asked lots of questions to learn our case inside and out. He was always honest when answering our questions even if the answer wasn’t something we wanted to hear. He was always available, even after hours and never left us in the dark. He knew exactly what to do in and outside of the courtroom, he knows family law with expertise, and we could not be happier with our outcome! Our only regret is that we didn’t have him as representation during my husband’s divorce. I don’t think we would have ever had to go through this a second time, if we had. We want to thank Eric for everything he did for us and our family. He is BY FAR the best attorney, and we will continue to recommend him for decades to come! THANK YOU, ERIC!! WE APPRECIATE YOU! ”

Natalie Alane is a brilliant Family Law practitioner. The depth of her knowledge is very impressive and her compassion toward me and dedication to my case was evident from the start. I can’t possibly express how thankful I am to have had such a tremendous advocate in my corner. She took the time to help me understand the laws pertaining to my case; She prepped me fully for court; She represented me with passion and demonstrated wholly the expert she truly is in the field. I very highly recommend her. ”

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 ”

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. ”

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 simply cannot say enough good things about Natalie Alane and her incredible team. The kindness and devotion they demonstrated during my divorce has had an enormous impact on me and changed the entire trajectory of my life. Natalie was my compass while I was lost and trying to find my way through the messiest time of my life, and the brightest, boldest light on my darkest days. She and her team are some of the kindest, thoughtful, and most loyal people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in my life. I would highly recommend Natalie for anyone going through a divorce. She’s equal parts pitbull and friendly confidant, which makes for the perfect combination while going through a painful and complicated divorce. As I said earlier, I feel so incredibly blessed that she was in my corner while I went through my divorce. Hiring her is the best decision I’ve ever made. Do yourself a favor and make sure she’s in your corner, too! You won’t regret it!!!! ”

Alane family Law has a great team of Paralegals, lawyers and support staff that guides you throughout the entire custody matter. I hired Natalie in the middle of a custody battle that seemed far from success. Through her guidance and expertise, I was able to get my son out of a dangerous situation and was granted full physical custody. It’s comforting having Alane Family Law by your side, guiding you throughout the Family legal system. ”

Natalie at Alane Family Law was recommended to me by a couple different friends and acquaintances when, unfortunately, my marriage broke down beyond repair. I hired her and found her to be knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, and compassionate right from the beginning. My soon-to-be ex-husband and I were on good terms, and knew that we could decide most things ourselves without paying expensive lawyers to fight for us. In the end, he did not hire his own lawyer, but split the cost of hiring Natalie with me and used her services as well. Being that I had initially (and officially) hired her, Natalie continually looked out for my best interests and gave me sound advice on how to handle the many situations that inevitably arise in any divorce. However, she knew my situation well and was also considerate and fair where my ex was concerned. She helped us take divorce – a heartbreaking, messy affair – and make it as painless as possible. I feel that because of her expertise and guidance, I left the marriage with all of the things that I deserved and for which I had realistically hoped. She is tough and aggressive – yet kind and compassionate, very knowledge about all aspects of divorce including child custody and financial arrangements, very responsive to my questions and concerns, experienced and efficient, and can read a situation very well and offer sound advice on how to proceed. Her fees were not inexpensive, but if I find myself in need of an family attorney again in the future, I’d hire her again in an instant. ”

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! ”

I worked with Eric Lore and he went above and beyond working on my case. He has a lot of knowledge on how to evolve the process, and it was apparent he has kept up on the changes and additions to how one can be even more efficient and detailed in a family case now. He is the opposite of a lazy lawyer that just keeps to “old school” ways because it is comfortable and known. He took the time to do paperwork and forms and contracts that he has learned over time would be of a great help to a client in my case, and they were so helpful for my case to be as clear and protected as possible. He did not cut corners, and is a professional who applies what he has learned over time and experience (which he has a lot of in this work in family cases). When my case did call for an application of an “old school way,” because it could benefit me and would be clearer and smoother in the paperwork process, he knew just when and where to apply. He was so professional and *authentically* empathetic in times when I was struggling. That’s a hard balance, but in my opinion, he has mastered that balance. He came highly recommended from another lawyer of mine (that also hired Eric for his own personal family case) so I knew if a lawyer spoke highly, it would be a great and thorough experience. Again, the whole experience exceeded my expectations. He is familiar with how to get things done with the least amount of challenges. But when any challenges came up, he assessed, took action, and we got through them quickly, clearly, and efficiently. Extra bonus is he showed poise, grace, and respect to the judge, even in moments that would have proved difficult for anyone else. If I had to do my case all over again, I would choose Eric Lore and Alane Family Law in a heartbeat. I really truly am so grateful to have worked with them through this very big transition in my life, and it has propelled me forward in the best, most positive, clear way possible. ”

Natalie Alane is a brilliant Family Law practitioner. The depth of her knowledge is very impressive and her compassion toward me and dedication to my case was evident from the start. I can’t possibly express how thankful I am to have had such a tremendous advocate in my corner. She took the time to help me understand the laws pertaining to my case; She prepped me fully for court; She represented me with passion and demonstrated wholly the expert she truly is in the field. I very highly recommend her. ”