by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 26, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce
When most people think of divorce, they imagine two lawyers battling it out in a courtroom or conference room to try and earn a win for their side. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Many couples are opting for a more considered and less divisive approach...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 3, 2019 | Divorce
Navigating the emotional aspects of filing for divorce can be nerve-wracking. But the emotional struggle isn’t the only one that comes with divorce. You also have the daunting and often complicated process of legally dissolving the marriage. At McMurdie Law...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 15, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce
Imagine being one of the key players on the 1980 US Hockey team that triumphed over the USSR. That meteoric event was labeled a “Miracle on Ice” and later became a famous movie. There is nothing better than being an integral part of a stellar winning team that...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 6, 2019 | Divorce, Mediation
In family law mediation, the task of finding a solution lies with the involved parties, not with the court. By avoiding court, mediation participants save time, money, energy, stress, and paperwork. Since one of the main reasons for conflict is miscommunication,...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 8, 2019 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Parental Rights
Parents sometimes disagree about their children’s choice of school and their education. Decisions such as which school children will attend, placement in advanced or special classes, or extra curricular activities can be in conflict between parents. But when parents...