by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 25, 2021 | Co-Parenting, COVID-19, Mediation, Parental Rights
The holiday is season is here now, commencing with Halloween! A childhood favorite, this holiday may incite passionate arguments with co-parents who really wanted to trick or treat with their children or take them to their school or neighborhood Halloween party. Even...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 5, 2020 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Parental Rights
As statewide stay-at-home directives begin to be lifted, how will you get back to normal child custody and visitation? For divorced parents obligated to follow visitation orders and parenting plans involving children, the social upheaval caused by the virus may have...
by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 9, 2020 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
Collaborative divorce, open communication and focus on the future may deliver a healthier divorce for all involved. Just as the decision to get married can be complicated and complex, so can the choice to get divorced. For many couples, the decision to end a...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 6, 2020 | Divorce, Mediation
Mediation during divorce can make the process of ending your relationship much easier and allow for a more positive outcome. Facing a divorce is one of the most challenging things you may ever experience. On your wedding day, you probably never dreamed that you would...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 4, 2019 | Divorce, Mediation
While divorce is often painful, expensive, and emotionally taxing, it is possible to end a marriage on good terms with your partner without going broke in the process. One of the best ways to do this is with divorce mediation. What Is Mediation? Divorce mediation is a...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 6, 2019 | Divorce, Mediation
In family law mediation, the task of finding a solution lies with the involved parties, not with the court. By avoiding court, mediation participants save time, money, energy, stress, and paperwork. Since one of the main reasons for conflict is miscommunication,...
