About
Founded 2011
Alternative Divorce Solutions, Inc. stands as the premier choice for divorce mediation and settlement outside of court in Southern California, with conveniently located offices in Newport Beach, Long Beach, and Carlsbad. Established in 2011 by attorney-mediator Lani Baron, this firm was founded on the belief that families deserve a dignified and economical method to navigate their divorce process. Since its inception, ADS has successfully guided over 1,200 families towards amicable resolutions without resorting to litigation—boasting an impressive overall settlement success rate of 97%. Currently managed by Lani along with her business partner Jeanann Khalife, both attorney-mediators ensure effective oversight of their dedicated team while maintaining exceptional standards of family law services throughout Southern California. In addition to mediation services for divorces, Alternative Divorce Solutions offers a comprehensive range of family law solutions such as trust-based estate planning consultations; modifications after orders are established; premarital and postmarital agreement drafting; qualified domestic relations orders; paternity settlements; as well as support tailored for same-sex couples.