by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 9, 2020 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
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...
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 | 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 | Mar 4, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Finances
“Advice For Boomer Same-Sex Couples Facing Divorce” syncs nicely with my blog posts last month on adoption in all types of families including same-sex couples. In many married same sex couples, their unique financial concerns are compounded upon...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 3, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
The ending of a marriage is never easy. There are always more issues to confront than anyone realized including property distribution decisions, new estate planning, support issues, and, of course, if there are children, parenting plans bring up the most anxiety and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 16, 2018 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce
Divorce is a complex and often intimidating process, even for uncontested cases. The most challenging aspects usually involve how to divide parenting time and responsibilities, the close second is protecting and preserving your assets while trying to divide them at...
