by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 15, 2025 | Paternity & Father's Rights
In Arizona, unmarried fathers face a unique set of legal challenges when it comes to establishing their rights with their children. If you’re a dad who wasn’t married to your child(ren)’s mother at the time of their birth, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 13, 2025 | Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights, Scottsdale family law
In Arizona, more fathers than ever are stepping up to play active, nurturing roles in their children’s lives. Whether you’re divorced, unmarried, or working through a complex parenting arrangement, it is always good to clarify what rights you have—and how to protect...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 16, 2025 | AZ Grandparents' Rights, Child Custody, family law tempe az, Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights, Scottsdale family law
Raising a child sometime requires the love and care of people beyond the biological parents for a host of different reasons. Sometimes, a non-parent becomes a central figure in a child’s life, providing daily physical care, transportation, emotional support, and...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 28, 2025 | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Parental Rights, Paternity & Father's Rights
Parenting comes with many challenges, and for unmarried parents, legal concerns can add an extra layer of complexity. Many parents are surprised to learn that custody laws in Arizona for unmarried couples differ from those for divorcing parents who have children born...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 15, 2024 | family law tempe az, Paternity & Father's Rights
Establishing paternity in Arizona is a crucial aspect of family law, providing a legal acknowledgment of the relationship between a father and child. For parents who are unmarried, paternity establishment is essential for securing a father’s rights to...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 31, 2024 | Co-Parenting, family law tempe az, Paternity & Father's Rights
As Father’s Day nears, it’s an opportune time to focus on the crucial role that fathers play in the lives of their children, particularly within the framework of Arizona’s family law. McMurdie Law & Mediation understands that fathers are...
