by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 15, 2026 | Adoption, family law tempe az, step-parent adoption
Blended families are increasingly common, and for many stepparents, the bond they form with a child is as strong and loving as a biological parent. When that relationship becomes central to a children’s lives, families often consider making it official through...
by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 30, 2026 | family law tempe az, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements & Marriage Planning, Prenuptial Agreements
When couples begin discussing financial agreements, one common question arises: What is the difference between a prenuptial vs postnuptial agreement, and which should my partner and I have? Both agreements serve similar purposes: to clarify financial expectations, to...
by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 17, 2026 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az, Parental Rights, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Relocating or moving away after divorce in Arizona is thorny and can be extremely challenging. There are many legitimate and positive reasons that you would be called to move such as a new job with growth opportunities in advancement and income or new relationships...
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,...
