by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 29, 2024 | Child Custody, family law tempe az, Parental Rights
Delving into the intricate and multifaceted world of family law, In Loco Parentis emerges as a pivotal concept with far-reaching implications for families navigating non-traditional parenting arrangements. In Loco Parentis involves the important duties and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 30, 2024 | Divorce, LBGTQ, Parental Rights, Property Division, Spousal Support/Maintenance/Alimony
In the realm of same-sex divorce, critical issues such as property division, legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance may become particularly complex due to unique factors associated with same-sex relationships. These...
by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 16, 2023 | Child Custody, Parental Rights
The well-being of children is often the top priority for parents going through their divorce. One challenging aspect of divorce proceedings in Tempe, AZ, is navigating the complex world of child custody disputes, as both parents intend to secure the best possible...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 17, 2023 | Co-Parenting, Parental Rights, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
We all love one more day tacked on our weekends, except when it disrupts the flow of a smoothly operating parenting plan. The extra time is great for spending with family and friends, exploring your area and relaxing from the pressures of work and life. But if...
by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 19, 2022 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
During your divorce or legal separation process, parents must decide how much time the child(ren) will spend with each parent and which parent will be responsible for providing daily care. Since 2013, Arizona law has used the terms legal decision-making and parenting...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 14, 2022 | Co-Parenting, Parental Rights, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Summer break has begun for most school districts throughout Arizona, which often means summer camp, and traveling on vacations for many families. Co-parenting can make summer activities and family trips challenging to work around, with so many “moving parts” that you...