Areas of Practice

Family Law

Alane & Chartier strives to provide family law services that use alternative methods to resolve disputes. We believe that everyone deserves access to a legal process that will foster psychological and emotional well-being and that will acknowledge and address the strains that relationship difficulties place on adults and children alike. That is why Alane & Chartier is leading the way in developing collaborative divorce in the Lansing area. Collaborative divorce uses a team of experts from the legal, psychology, and financial fields who assist and advise a couple while the couple reaches their own agreement about the terms of their separation or divorce without using the court system.

Alane & Chartier also offers mediation services for any family issue.  Many issues can be amicably resolved outside of court with the assistance of a trained neutral mediator, resulting in a more efficient and satisfying settlement agreement.  Alane & Chartier mediates divorce, parenting issues, probate matters, open adoption or blended family issues, prenuptial agreements, and more. 

Alane & Chartier is proud to provide families with choices such as collaborative practice and mediation that can lead to a healthier, happier future for our clients.  If you would like to explore these options, we will be happy to provide more information so that you can make a decision that best suits your needs.