by Cristi McMurdie | May 16, 2022 | Finances, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
It is commonly known that with divorce comes dividing up your assets, your debts and most often your home. Sometime what is forgotten is the retirement savings because they are generally set up in one of the spouse names and there may be a presumption that it...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 17, 2022 | Divorce, Finances, Taxes, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
The holidays are over, and the next season is upon us…tax season. Separating your financial life because of divorce is challenging and often complex. It is especially difficult to deal with the financial aspects, including tax filing. Avoiding tax traps and other...
by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 30, 2021 | Divorce, Finances, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
We all recognize that divorce is challenging for a host of reasons. Divorce isn’t just emotionally costly. With the requirement to divide your estate in a fair way, we concentrate on the division of both your assets and debts – that can be financially expensive! I...
by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 15, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
Most people want to join their lives when they get married and never gave a second thought to what belonged to whom on your wedding day. All the gifts you receive on your wedding day are intended for both of you and nobody thinks anything more about it. Most likely,...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 29, 2021 | Divorce, Finances, Mediation
No one gets married with the expectation of getting divorced someday. Regrettably, though, divorce rates are expected to continue climbing and it important to plan in advance if you can. Divorce affects all areas of your life, including your financial health, and can...
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...
