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 | Dec 30, 2025 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
As a new year begins, many co-parents are reflecting on how well their current parenting plans are working. Life changes, children grow, and what worked last year might now feel strained or outdated. Instead of heading back to court, many Arizona families are turning...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 28, 2025 | Mediation, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
When a marriage ends, emotions can run high and the instinct for many is to call a lawyer and prepare for court. But more Arizona couples are discovering that litigation isn’t the only path to resolution. In fact, mediation vs litigation is one of the most important...
by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 30, 2025 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
The holiday season is filled with emotion, excitement, and, let’s be honest, stress. For co-parents, holiday stress often begins before the first slice of pumpkin pie is served. Between coordinating travel plans, school breaks, extended family gatherings, and your...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 30, 2025 | Mediation, Scottsdale family law
Parenting plans should be designed to give certainty and stability for children and clarity for parents after separation or divorce. When lives change whether it is the parents or the children .ie maybe a job change, a relocation, or your child starting high school...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 31, 2025 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Scottsdale family law
Supporting Stepparents and Strengthening New Family Dynamics Blended families are more common than ever, yet despite their prevalence, they still embody unique challenges. Bringing together children from previous relationships into new family structures and new...
