Mediating a Divorce
Mediation can often be effective, although in many instances one party or the other might feel as though he or she has “won” or “lost” the mediation, gaining some perceived empathy from the mediator because of some similarity or identification with that person. In those cases, the parties’ mutual selection of a mediator may have served to alienate one party or another, with feelings that he or she has selected the “wrong” person to resolve the dispute. For this reason, the parties should meet with the proposed mediator together, to gain a comfort level with the mediator at the same time, and to familiarize themselves with the mediator’s style, approach, and objectives.
Co-Mediation
To address this issue, unlike many law firms who may offer mediation services, our office provides our clients with an option to co-mediate their family law dispute. Co-mediation pairs two professionals as independently functioning neutrals to lend greater balance, identification, and equity to the mediation process. At Maya Murphy, we offer divorcing couples the option to merge the experience of a family law attorney and aggressive courtroom advocate with the expertise of a licensed, clinical psychologist. With one stop at our Westport office, divorcing couples can work with our co-mediation professional team.
From the legal angle, we will identify and narrow the issues in dispute, guiding you through the court system and assisting the parties with the preparation of legally enforceable agreements on property division, child support, alimony, custody, post-secondary educational support, and all related issues. From the therapeutic and clinical perspective within that co-mediation process, we simultaneously offer the skill set of a clinical psychologist with specialization in stressors within the home, at-risk children and associated custody issues, substance abuse and anger management issues, and a keen acumen towards resolving conflict.
All of the above are provided to our co-mediation clients a fraction of the costs incurred every day by parties in conventional divorce litigation. Our co-mediation professionals will work seamlessly and tirelessly to resolve your family law disputes – efficiently, effectively, and painlessly.
Maya Murphy P.C. has proudly been included in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked among the top firms in the nation. In addition, Managing Partner Joseph C. Maya has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for his work in Employment Law and Education Law in Connecticut. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is awarded to firms and attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the industry, and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.
Our firm in Westport, Connecticut serves clients with legal assistance all over the state, including the towns of: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Bethel, Branford, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Cheshire, Danbury, Darien, Derby, East Haven, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, Monroe, Naugatuck, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Haven, Newton, North Branford, North Haven, Norwalk, Orange, Oxford, Prospect, Redding, Ridgefield, Seymour, Shelton, Sherman, Southbury, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and Woodbridge. In addition to assisting clients in Connecticut, our firm handles education law and employment law matters in New York as well.
If you have any questions about employment law or education law in Connecticut, or would like to speak to an attorney about a legal matter, please contact Joseph C. Maya and the other experienced attorneys at Maya Murphy, P.C. at (203) 221-3100 or JMaya@Mayalaw.com to schedule a free initial consultation today.
