Florida Family Law Second Opinions · Miami · Coral Gables · Statewide
Is Your Divorce Case Escalating? Get an Independent Second Opinion.
An expert independent read on your active Florida case — divorce, custody, alimony, high-conflict. Flat fee. Written report in 14 days. I will never take over your case. That's the point.
Florida Bar — admitted 2004 · Forbes Legal Advisory Board · 22 years matrimonial & family law.
22 yrs Florida family law · Forbes Legal Advisory Board · 14-day written report · Flat fee · EN · ES · Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach
Three common starts
Built for the moment you're in.
Mediation in the next 30 days?
Get an independent settlement-posture read before you sign anything. Rush turnaround available.
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Deposition or hearing coming up?
Independent strategy memo and prep, separate from your counsel of record. Quiet. Fast. Expert.
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Something feels off in your case?
A 22-year Florida family law attorney's pattern-recognition read in 30 days. Written report. Flat fee.
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Three flat-fee engagements · Florida only
Second opinions, on three terms.
One independent review. One monthly behind-the-scenes retainer. One presuit advisory path. All flat-fee. All Florida.
01 · Second Opinion Review
The flagship offer.
An independent expert read on your active Florida family law case — divorce, custody, alimony, high-conflict — whether you are represented, self-represented, filed, or still pre-filing. Two-stage flat fee. You leave with a written report and strategic clarity no one with a stake in the outcome will give you.
$500 intake →
02 · Flat-Fee Strategy Retainer
Behind-the-scenes monthly advisory.
Hire me as a consultant on your Florida case without changing counsel of record — or as expert support if you are negotiating your own divorce. Three tiers: Starter, Standard, Premium.
From $1,500 / mo →
03 · Presuit Strategy Advisory
Resolve a Florida family law matter before anyone files.
Limited-scope drafting, term review, and filings in your own name through Final Judgment. No court appearances. No counsel of record.
Flat fee per matter →
Also available: flat-fee consultations and prenups & postnups.
What happens next
From inquiry to clarity, in days — not months.
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Pick a path
Choose a consultation tier or a Second Opinion intake. Pay a flat fee online.
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Brief intake
Short questionnaire so we don’t spend the meeting on logistics.
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We meet
Scheduled video conversation. You bring questions. I bring 22 years of experience and pattern recognition.
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You decide
Direct answers, written follow-up where applicable. No upsell, no retainer waiting.
Why this practice exists
Why this practice exists.
In April 2026, after 22 years inside the Florida courthouse system, I closed the litigation side of my practice. Not as a step down. As a deliberate choice.
The cases that resolved well were almost always the ones where someone got smart, expert advice early — before positions hardened, before the billing clock turned every conversation into a strategic calculation.
I built this firm for that work. Independent reads. Behind-the-scenes strategy. Resolution before the courthouse.
— Aliette Hernandez Carolan
Honest about fit
Who this is for. Who it isn’t.
| Who this is for | Who this isn’t for |
|---|---|
A fit if: You already have a Florida family law attorney — or are self-represented — and want an independent expert read on the strategy. | Not a fit if: You need an attorney to appear in court on your behalf — I will not. |
A fit if: Your matter sits within the State of Florida and is active or escalating. | Not a fit if: You hope I will eventually take over your case — I do not accept transfers of matters I have reviewed. |
A fit if: You want an expert advisor on a flat-fee retainer you can cancel at any time, behind the scenes, without changing counsel of record. | Not a fit if: You need emergency relief — TROs, injunctions, or ex parte motions. |
A fit if: You are negotiating your own Florida divorce and want strategic shadow support. | Not a fit if: You prefer hourly billing or a traditional open-ended retainer. |
A fit if: You prefer flat-fee, premium advisory over an open hourly clock. | Not a fit if: You are outside Florida with no Florida-based counsel of record. |
Each row pairs a fit criterion on the left with a non-fit criterion on the right; the two sides are independent and do not need to be read together.
Outcomes
Second Opinion outcomes.
Anonymized engagement summaries. The Florida Bar restricts what attorneys may publish about prior results — these reflect individual matters and do not predict the outcome of any future case.
Miami-Dade · Custody · Band B
Identified three procedural issues counsel had not raised. Client used the written report at mediation; matter resolved within 60 days.
Palm Beach · High-asset divorce · Band C
Pressure-tested an incoming settlement offer. Client renegotiated equitable distribution before signing.
Broward · Post-judgment modification · Band B
Independent strategic read on relocation posture. Client proceeded to mediation with a written second-opinion report in hand.
A structurally independent practice
The four sentences that define this firm.
- 1. I will evaluate and give you a second opinion.
- 2. I do not accept case transfers of cases in which I provided second-opinion services.
- 3. You can hire me as a consultant behind the scenes.
- 4. We can resolve your case prior to opening a court case.
That structural independence is the entire product.
It is what makes the read worth getting.
An affiliated service
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About
I made the decision in April 2026.
After 22 years inside the courtroom system, I closed the litigation side of my practice and built something I think actually helps people: clear answers, careful strategy, and resolution before the courthouse.
Read more about how I got here →
In their words · Google Reviews
What clients say.
“I cannot recommend Aliette enough. She helped me through my divorce a few years ago with such professionalism, kindness, and compassion. We were able to amicably mediate the process without ever going to court, which made a difficult time much easier to manage. Beyond her legal expertise, she is incredibly personable and heartfelt — never the cold, detached type of attorney you might expect. She truly cared about my situation and guided me with both skill and empathy. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for an attorney who not only gets results but also genuinely supports her clients.”
Cecie Mestre
Google Review · Divorce client
“Hiring Carolan Family Law Firm, P.A. is the best decision I've ever been able to make. Aliette is an example in professionalism. You can trust her and all the staff who work with her knowing that they will do the best for you in your divorce case. I have no doubt in recommending this firm to anyone who needs to hire a lawyer for their divorce case. It is a very efficient firm and they work very quickly — my case was solved in a short time. Thank you so much, Aliette, for everything you did in my case.”
Helene Kappler
Google Review · Divorce client
Reviews are reproduced from public Google Reviews with the reviewer’s posted name. The Florida Bar restricts what attorneys may publish about prior results — testimonials shown reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any future matter.
Before you book
Questions people ask first.
The information on this site is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Carolan Family Law is an advisory practice — I do not appear in court, do not file motions, and do not handle emergency relief such as TROs, injunctions, or ex parte motions. For matters requiring courtroom representation, retain a Florida litigator of record.
Begin
Ready for an independent read?
Start with a $500 Second Opinion intake review. Within five business days, you receive a written letter assigning your Florida case to a complexity band — and a flat fee for the full review.