by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 3, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
The ending of a marriage is never easy. There are always more issues to confront than anyone realized including property distribution decisions, new estate planning, support issues, and, of course, if there are children, parenting plans bring up the most anxiety and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 11, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Mediation
We are in the middle of August and the count down to the holiday season is here. Has your co-parenting been smooth or rocky this year? Take the time now to reflect and let go of what you can and address what you can with your co-parent in advance of the year-end...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 6, 2018 | Divorce, Mediation
The term “mediation” broadly refers to any instance in which a third party helps others reach agreement. More specifically, mediation has a structure, timetable and dynamics that “ordinary” negotiation lacks. The process is private and confidential and can produce...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 21, 2017 | Mediation
Originally written for and published on DivorceTownUSA.com June 6, 2016. MEDIATION: Often BEST for Everyone by Cristi McMurdie Mediation is one of the best ways to get your divorce or any other family law dispute resolved. I am a big proponent because when it...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 14, 2016 | Divorce, Mediation
Infidelity, fighting, abuse Poor spending and saving Substance abuse or other addictions Too young to understand love Misunderstood values Unequally yoked The purpose ended You finally reached your “last straw,” and one of the spouses realizes that there is no turning...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 14, 2016 | Mediation
In our everyday lives we all rely upon skills of negotiation and mediation to navigate, whether it is buying groceries and gas, signing a new lease, or dealing with our office coworkers, bosses and clients to help us navigate our lives. The skill and the art of...
