by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 30, 2026 | Property Division, Spousal Support/Maintenance/Alimony, Tempe Divorce Lawyer, Veterans Divorce
Divorce involves financial, legal, and family decisions that impact the whole family. For veterans and military families, however, another layer of federal law and military benefits can make the process more complicated. A military divorce in Arizona may involve...
by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 15, 2026 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az, Mediation
The holiday season can be one of the most anticipated times of the year for children, yet for co-parents, it can also bring scheduling challenges that can cause stress and even heartache. Thanksgiving dinners, winter break, travel, family traditions, and special...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 30, 2026 | family law tempe az, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements & Marriage Planning, Prenuptial Agreements, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Mention a prenuptial agreement and some people immediately think about divorce because they are not activated until divorce. However, that misses an important part of what a prenuptial agreement can accomplish in the terms of your operating marriage. So, do prenuptial...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 15, 2026 | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Legal Decision Making, Parenting Plans, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
When parents separate or divorce, one of the biggest questions and areas of emotional concern is often, “Who gets custody?” In Arizona, however, the law uses different terminology than many states to reduce the bias that was attached to those old terms, “custody,”...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 31, 2026 | Divorce, divorce attorney scottsdale az, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering divorce, timing matters more than many people realize. While it may be tempting to wait until the end of the year, starting the process sooner can make a meaningful difference in how and when your case is resolved. Understanding the divorce...
