Jeff Murphy

When I confided to a friend that I was contemplating divorce, she immediately referred me to Jeff Murphy and Mediation Services of Southwest Michigan. She explained that a mediator could assist my husband and me in reaching a reasonable settlement prior to involving attorneys and the court. Because... I anticipated some animosity, I enlisted Jeff Murphy's assistance and discovered first hand how essential a 3rd party can be in settlement negotiations. During our consultation, Jeff conversed with us as a couple and then separately. He explained his role in full detail, disclosed his rates and gave us an estimate on the specifics of our case. Most importantly, he set the expectations for our involvement in the mediation process. Throughout our negotiations, Jeff was courteous, responsive, and always ready to offer fresh perspective on everything from finding the right attorney to division of assets/debts. He was particularly insightful in his recommendation on how to manage parenting time. Jeff is well connected within the Family Law community and recommended an excellent attorney to handle the courtroom and legal issues. Now that the divorce is final, he continues to offer support via his website and through publishing articles that deal with divorce issues. I highly recommend Mediation Services of Southwest Michigan to anyone considering divorce, especially those hopeful for a fair and reasonable outcome.

I have worked with Jeff Murphy as he gives of his time as a volunteer mediator in the Southwest Michigan community. He is very experienced, skilled and has the ability to apply conflict resolution methods that work for everyone in any dispute! Mr. Murphy has the very rare talent of being able to list...en, be honest, and keep his focus on resolutions that will work for all people involved. I highly recommend to anyone in divorce and/or family disputes to let Jeff Murphy work his mediation magic for you! You will walk away with a better view on the future. Go Jeff Murphy!!!