At Needle | Cuda, we know when you come to see us that you may be going through the most difficult time of your life. That is why we style ourselves a high touch law firm with a premium on client service. In the comfort of our welcoming Westport office or remotely as may be necessary or appropriate we discuss your situation thoroughly and provide information and guidance to help you make a well-informed decision about how you would like to proceed. We focus on family law and limit the number of cases we take, so we can provide the personal attention you deserve while building a positive working relationship that inspires confidence. Over decades of practice, our cases throughout Fairfield County have involved couples with high-conflict custody matters, significant net worth and complex legal issues. You can trust our ability to manage your case.

Westport divorce mediation attorney

WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION?

Mediation is a non-adversarial, interest-based method ofalternativedispute resolutionused in many types of civil cases, including divorce. Private mediation requires the agreement of both parties to participate in the mediation process. The parties meet with a neutral third party, the mediator, who guides discussions on issues in dispute, such as alimony, child custody, child support and division of property. (Mediation FAQs)

MEDIATION CAN SIMPLIFY YOUR CONNECTICUT DIVORCE

When confronted with divorce, a number of issues and considerations immediately emerge when choosing the right process to resolve your marital disputes, reach an agreement, and complete the legal process of getting your divorce. Among the most common considerations that immediately come to mind are privacy, controlling the cost, and avoiding the incredible stress associated with the process. In this context, Divorce Mediation has become a popular alternative to traditional litigation of divorce in Connecticut Family Court, but this popularity is rooted in very superficial characterizations of how mediation generally works when the devil is always in the details. The truth is that every case is not a good candidate for Mediation, there are a great many nuances to consider before committing to Divorce Mediation, and there are a wide variety of Divorce Mediation models that can be employed by the professionals you engage.

A closer look at Divorce Mediation reveals important risk factors that should be considered as well as very distinctadvantages/disadvantageswhen compared to traditional litigation or a hybrid litigation/mediation divorce process. [See Divorce Mediation FAQs]