The Ongoing Impact of the Coronavirus on Child Custody and Visitation Orders
As statewide stay-at-home directives begin to be lifted, how will you get back to normal child custody and visitation? For divorced parents obligated to follow visitation orders and parenting plans involving children, the social upheaval caused by the virus may have...
Co-parenting challenges during COVID-19
Since the beginning of my family law practice in 1996, I have never seen the challenges that are facing co-parents right now. What I will say is that in this crisis, I have seen people cooperating on behalf off the best interest of the children and each other because...
For a Healthier Divorce: Consider Collaborative, Communicate and Focus on the Future
Collaborative divorce, open communication and focus on the future may deliver a healthier divorce for all involved. Just as the decision to get married can be complicated and complex, so can the choice to get divorced. For many couples, the decision to end a...
Tempe Attorney Launches Non-Profit to Address Temporary Homelessness Due to Divorce
Tempe, AZ, March 05, 2020 -- (PR.com) -- Cristi McMurdie, President and sole partner of Tempe-based McMurdie Law & Mediation, announced today that she has established 501c(3) non-profit organization Clover88 Homes Charitable Foundation to support individuals who...
Mediation During Divorce: 3 Benefits You Should Consider
Mediation during divorce can make the process of ending your relationship much easier and allow for a more positive outcome. Facing a divorce is one of the most challenging things you may ever experience. On your wedding day, you probably never dreamed that you would...
Divorce – The Financial Struggle
Divorce causes personal stress on multiple many levels, with shattered dreams, personal bitterness and innocent children caught in the crossfire. But beyond the personal pain and distress of separation is the negative financial impacts of divorce that can last long...
4 Tips on How to Handle Divorce During the Holidays
The holidays are stressful enough without throwing relationship problems into the mix and the increased obligations often exacerbate relationship problems. We all know that your personal life cannot take a break just because it's holiday season. For many people...
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
While divorce is often painful, expensive, and emotionally taxing, it is possible to end a marriage on good terms with your partner without going broke in the process. One of the best ways to do this is with divorce mediation. What Is Mediation? Divorce mediation is a...
Choosing words wisely on divorce settlement agreements
This post “Divorcing Your Mortgage” reminds us all that wording in divorce agreements can help parties for potential real estate transactions that involve qualifying for a mortgage. Mortgage Underwriters might consider as income and other financial compensation...
TOP REASONS to Consider Collaborative Divorce Instead of Traditional Litigation
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 to...
How to Take the First Steps toward Filing for 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 &...
Collaborative Practice for the Best Divorce Outcomes
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...
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