by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 27, 2026 | family law tempe az, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements & Marriage Planning, Scottsdale family law
When couples hear the term “postnuptial agreement,” they often assume it signals trouble. In reality, a postnuptial agreement in Arizona can be a powerful tool for strengthening a marriage—not ending one. Unlike a prenuptial agreement, which is signed before marriage,...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 30, 2026 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az, Mediation, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
More couples today are choosing to build lives together without getting married. Whether it’s a long-term relationship, shared home ownership, or raising children together, these partnerships often involve deep emotional and financial ties. But when an unmarried...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 16, 2026 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, family law tempe az
Each January, families around the world observe International Child-Centered Divorce Month, an initiative dedicated to helping parents protect their children’s emotional health before, during, and after divorce. The campaign, founded by Rosalind Sedacca, CDC,...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 14, 2025 | AZ Grandparents' Rights, family law tempe az
The holiday season is a time for family, tradition, and connection. But for many grandparents in Arizona, the joy of spending time with grandchildren can be clouded by complicated family dynamics—especially following a divorce or custody dispute involving their adult...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 29, 2025 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az, Parental Rights
It is hard to believe right now but within a few weeks, Arizona’s summer heat will begin to cool. And just like that, Fall Break is right around the corner. While students are looking forward to time off, for co-parents, this extended school break can create added...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 16, 2025 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az
As summer winds down and backpacks start replacing beach towels, families across Arizona are shifting gears for the coming school year. This seasonal transition can bring additional challenges to co-parenting: juggling parenting schedules, new school-related...
