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Melissa Howell
Jun 30, 2026
I hate leaving negative reviews, but after spending several thousand dollars on my case in 2024, I feel it's important to share my experience.
First, I want to say that Stephanie's staff was wonderful. They were always kind, professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. Stephanie herself was also quick to respond throughout my case.
Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the final outcome. During my case, there were several important provisions I was told we would fight for and that I believed would be included in my final court order. After everything was finalized, I later realized that multiple significant protections were not actually included in the order.
Yes, I reviewed the documents before signing, but like many clients, I don't have a legal background and didn't fully understand the legal language. I trusted that the final order reflected what we had discussed. Two years later, I'm now in the position of having to hire another attorney to seek modifications in order to better protect both my daughter and myself.
I also felt there were times when my concerns weren't fully heard or believed, which made an already stressful process even more difficult.
About a year and a half after my case closed, I emailed the office with what I thought was a simple question about my existing order. I was told I would need to pay for a consultation to discuss it with Stephanie. While I understand that closed cases require attorneys to bill for their time, it still felt disappointing given the circumstances.
Overall, I genuinely liked Stephanie as a person and truly appreciated her staff. However, based on my experience and the amount of money I invested, I can't recommend the firm. I hired an attorney to ensure specific protections would be included in my court order, and unfortunately, those protections were not there in the final order. That has left me needing to start the legal process again, which has been both emotionally and financially difficult.
I retained Stephanie to handle my divorce case in 2011. The proceedings lasted longer than anticipated, largely because I was not cooperative and resistant to agreements. My emotions interfered with my thinking, making me focus only on what I felt was unfair. Stephanie offered straightforward and impartial guidance, telling me what I needed to know, not what I wanted to hear. Court rulings are based on facts, not feelings. Looking back, I should have followed her recommendations earlier; it would have saved me money. She included specific wording in my divorce settlement that I didn't realize was important then, but it certainly played in my favor when I needed it recently.
Following a two-year period under a 2-2-3 custody arrangement, my ex and I mutually agreed that a transition to a week on/week off alternating custody schedule would be more practical. A friend, who had a professional relationship with another attorney, inquired whether they would provide assistance. I accepted the offer of free legal services to draft the necessary documentation. However, this proved to be a BIG mistake on my part. The attorney incorporated additional requests into the modification that I had not requested, which unfortunately strained my relationship with my ex. While I eventually resolved the issue, the damage only added fuel to the fire.
I amended my decree in 2017 to modify healthcare coverage for my children and again in 2025 to alter the custody agreement. I was determined to avoid repeating past errors, so I contacted Stephanie, even though alternative legal representation was offered without charge. She thoroughly explained the mediation process on both occasions and provided detailed cost information up to the mediation date. Before I could respond, she proactively offered a preliminary estimate of potential additional expenses should we not reach a settlement through mediation. While the objective is to resolve matters amicably, I value her foresight in presenting a worst-case scenario, preventing any future surprises.
Although Stephanie's rates might be higher than some, I believe the quality of her legal counsel makes it a worthwhile investment. She offers objective insights into your case's specifics, and I encourage you to take her suggestions seriously. Ashleigh, her assistant, is equally outstanding, and I greatly appreciated working with her. She has an excellent memory and is skilled at calming clients during stressful times. She had to talk me off the ledge a time or two, and she was always there when I needed her.
Stephanie and her team are exceptional! I wouldn't wish divorce on anyone, and attempting to alter the final rulings is even more difficult. The legal framework is problematic, some outcomes are unfair, and no one truly gains in the long run. I didn't employ Stephanie with the intention of winning; I viewed her as an investment, a safeguard. When push came to shove, she made sure that I was protected. Well worth the investment, in my opinion!
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Zelmarian Ready
May 10, 2026
Stephanie A. Foster and her team supported me during one of the most challenging times in my life. While I had always heard that divorce could be demeaning and detrimental, my experience with the Foster team was quite the opposite. From my first conversation with Ann to meetings with Ashleigh and Sandra, and especially with Ms. Foster’s representation, I was always treated with dignity. The entire team was not only professional but also genuinely empathetic, and I am deeply grateful for their assistance in starting a new chapter in my life.
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Robby Stewart
May 7, 2026
Stephanie is so professional and really cares about her clients. She works so hard and does everything in preparation to make sure you have a fair and honest divorce. Her team at the office is great too in making sure every detail is handled.
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Cody Roberts
May 6, 2026
Stephanie and her team are an amazing group of professionals! We set our goals on the first consultation and then she fought for me every step of the way! Stephanie accomplished everything I asked of her in the first meeting. She and her team were responsive and knowledgeable. They hit every timeline and were bulldog negotiators on my behalf. In a world that’s not always fair to the Dad in a divorce, Stephanie fought for me and the results were exactly what I asked for. I can’t say enough about the professionalism of this law firm. Her slogan “Divorce with Dignity” is something they live by. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!