by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 16, 2025 | AZ Grandparents' Rights, Child Custody, family law tempe az, Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights, Scottsdale family law
Raising a child sometime requires the love and care of people beyond the biological parents for a host of different reasons. Sometimes, a non-parent becomes a central figure in a child’s life, providing daily physical care, transportation, emotional support, and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 28, 2025 | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights
Parenting comes with many challenges, and for unmarried parents, legal concerns can add an extra layer of complexity. Many parents are surprised to learn that custody laws in Arizona for unmarried couples differ from those for divorcing parents who have children born...
by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 31, 2024 | Adoption, Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Finances, Parental Rights, Property Division, step-parent adoption, Taxes
As we close out 2024, based upon our analytics we wanted to share with you highlights from this year’s most popular and impactful blog posts. At McMurdie Law & Mediation, we’ve covered a wide range of family law topics, offering insights to help families address...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 29, 2024 | Child Custody, family law tempe az, Parental Rights
Delving into the intricate and multifaceted world of family law, In Loco Parentis emerges as a pivotal concept with far-reaching implications for families navigating non-traditional parenting arrangements. In Loco Parentis involves the important duties and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 14, 2023 | Child Custody, Child Support, Co-Parenting, Paternity & Father's Rights, Property Division
Splitting up is always complex and emotional for any couple, married or not. Challenges may get more complicated if you do not have the protection our state law affords married people. That is unless, you have done some advanced consideration in case a separation...
by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 16, 2023 | Child Custody, Parental Rights
The well-being of children is often the top priority for parents going through their divorce. One challenging aspect of divorce proceedings in Tempe, AZ, is navigating the complex world of child custody disputes, as both parents intend to secure the best possible...
