Need mediation for your Colorado divorce, custody, or child support case? It’s a low-stress, cost-effective way to resolve disputes, avoid lengthy court battles, and find common ground with your ex-spouse or partner. Whether you want to settle financial matters, parenting plans, or child support, our expert mediation services can guide you toward a fair and amicable resolution!
If you’re interested in mediating with Maha for your 2-hour or more extended mediation session, get in touch.
Mediation vs. Legal Advice: What’s the Difference?
As Your Mediator
We are neutral. We don’t take sides or advocate for either party. Our job is to help you both communicate effectively and reach agreements that work for your family.
We don’t give legal advice. We can explain basic legal concepts, discuss outcomes, and help you understand your options, but we don’t tell you what you should do or what’s “best” for your specific situation.
We facilitate conversations. We help you both express your needs, understand each other’s perspectives, and work toward mutually acceptable solutions.
Your agreements are yours. Any agreements you reach in mediation are created by you, not imposed by us or a judge. (It’s called an Memorandum of Understanding!)
As Your Attorney
We advocate for you only. When providing legal services, we work exclusively in your interests and give you advice based on what’s best for your situation.
We give legal advice. We can tell you what we think you should do, analyze your legal position, and recommend strategies.
We look out for your interests. Whether helping you with negotiations, court filings, or other legal matters, we’re working to achieve your goals.
Why This Matters
Generally, you can’t have both from the same person. We can either be your mediator OR your attorney in a case, but never both. This protects the integrity of both processes. (There is a small carve out here: if we did help you as your unbundled attorney, and the other side is aware and agrees, we can then offer mediation services on the case. This is rare, but it has happened!)
Choose the right tool for your situation. Mediation works best when both parties want to collaborate and maintain control over outcomes. Legal representation is better when you need advocacy or when there’s a significant power imbalance.
You can do both sequentially. Many clients use mediation first to try to reach agreements, then consult with attorneys separately to review any agreements before finalizing them.
What’s Divorce & Custody Mediation like with Maha?
Maha is a highly respected Colorado mediator and family law attorney with over a decade of experience. A four-time 5280 Magazine Top Lawyer honoree, Maha combines trial expertise with 40 hours of specialized mediation training. She holds certifications as a Child and Family Investigator and Parent Coordinator/Decision-Maker. She serves on the Legislative Policy Committee and the Executive Council for Family Law with the Colorado Bar Association. Notably, Maha played a key role in establishing Colorado’s licensed legal paraprofessional program, one of the first of its kind in the nation, reflecting her dedication to advancing the field of family law and mediation across Denver and beyond.
Her creativity as a short story writer and digital artist gives her a distinct advantage in brainstorming effective solutions. With Maha, you can aim to move forward without the stress and cost of a trial. She’s an expert at resolving financial disputes and creating innovative solutions for parenting matters while maintaining a down-to-earth, approachable style.
Our mediation services are both affordable and effective. Rates start at just $75/hour per party through the Office of Dispute Resolution with a court mediation order, or you can choose to mediate privately with Maha at $225/hour.
