by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 17, 2021 | Divorce, LBGTQ, Parental Rights, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
In 2014 Arizona legalized same-sex marriage and the nation followed in 2015. Before and since then, there has been a plethora of legislation passed to protect LBGTQ couples from discrimination seeking equal rights in both marriage and divorce. While a same-sex divorce...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 29, 2021 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce
The progressive and wholistic Collaborative Divorce Process can trace its start to the genius of a Minnesota attorney, Stu Webb in 1990. Since the initial inception of collaborative divorce at the end of the 20th century, the concept and practice has spread across the...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 28, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
Divorce is often more crippling, both emotionally and financially than people realize at the onset. In fact, it may take years to see the full impact to you and your family and your estate. Because it is such a delicate time, often people “die on their sword” fighting...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 28, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
The divorce rate among people over the age of 50 has been increasing significantly. The divorce rate for people over 65 has spiked upward even more dramatically. Between 1990 to 2015, the divorce rate among people over the age 50 doubled, according to Pew Research...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 28, 2021 | Child Support, Divorce, Finances
Once you are divorced, we have found that people continue to have many major life changes for two to three years. It is very common to change homes, jobs, relationships and of course, all of that effects your financial life. In fact, all these events can mean that...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Divorce
When we get married, we all have big dreams for our happy future. Maybe you envisioned a white picket fence surrounding your sweet cozy house. Maybe your wedding day was supported by toasting, celebrating and dancing friends and loved ones. your decision to get...
