My ex and I started our divorce trying to mediate with Renee. I have never been through it before so I didn't know what to expect. What you should know up front is that Renee can not speak to any legalities as she is not an attorney. Which also means she doesn't know all the laws as a divorce attorney might. Save yourself the time and hire an actual attorney. As time went on our dealings with Renee became insufferable. Conversations where she would talk non stop, not listen, to the point where my ex and I would actually get off the phone and laugh about how absurd it was, together. Mistakes were made and info was not given as it should have been. We eventually cut ties and went through attorneys which Renee herself will recommend. She was often rude, short, and overly bossy about our case. She failed to inform me that CA law does not allow parents to not pay child support even if both parents agree on that. That was a very important piece of information I only got from an attorney and was never informed of from Renee. Overall, it will be more expensive to hire an attorney but I highly recommend just going that route to begin with and get someone who knows how to handle a divorce properly. read more

My experience with ADS was a wonderful experience. Renee is an experienced professional. She is not only courteous, but she is an active listener. At our first consultation, she walked us through each step as she informed us of our rights and responsibilities. During our mediation appointment, Renee systematically reviewed each portion of our stipulated judgement. She was thorough and knowledgeable throughout the two hours and she was very helpful during the entire process. Renee responded quickly to emails and phone calls and was supportive to both parties. I highly recommend Alternative Divorce Solutions. read more

I was going through a difficult time and found ADS through yelp. Renee was so knowledgeable, professional and caring during this difficult time. Renee took the time to explain everything to me and make my divorce as easy as possible. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Renee and Alternative Divorce Solutions. I would recommend Renee and Alternative Divorce Solutions to anyone going through a divorce. You will not be disappointed by the professionalism and caring from Renee and this company. read more

We were beyond satisfied with the service we recieved from Renee! We were very impressed with the way she catered to our needs in such a personalized manner. Pricing seemed more than fair and I would likely return to her if I am ever in need of legal advice. read more

My friend recommended going to ADC, and I am so glad I went to Renee. Going through my first divorce, I was really scared and very unaware of the procedures. Renee was very professional and caring and made it as easy as it could have been in an otherwise very difficult situation. Before we chose to do divorce mediation, I was paying a lawyer for so much more than what it cost me with Renee and I am eternally grateful that she has helped me, my ex-husband, and my son work through this. read more

There is no way for me to recommend Renee to anyone looking for mediation services. At multiple times during the process, I felt as if she wasn't paying attention and she would routinely ask questions that I had just answered. She made a mistake on some of our paperwork and when I asked pointed questions about the repercussions of that mistake, she either lied to me or she didn't understand the actual process well enough to give a correct answer. Renee seems like a very nice person and I have nothing against her personally but I don't feel like she is qualified to be doing this. Unfortunately, you will be thousands of dollars in before you discover this. read more

Working with Renee was an absolute pleasure!! Not only was she extremely professional and helpful, but she genuinely cared about my situation and making sure it went as smooth as possible. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with her and would recommend her to any one going through a divorce. read more