by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 14, 2023 | Child Support, Co-Parenting, Paternity & Father's Rights, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Fathers have always been pivotal in the development of their Children. And in the last decade or two, our social expectations have increased in the participation that Fathers have in their children’s lives. In fact, equal parenting has become a starting point in most...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 5, 2023 | Divorce, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
When a couple decides that their marriage is no longer working, they need to consider whether a legal separation or a divorce is the best outcome for them. While both options involve a formal legal process and address similar issues, they are not the same thing. In...
by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 31, 2023 | Divorce, Finances, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Taxes
Taxes are scary enough but to add this into your divorce is the last thing you want to deal with. Good news is that there are ways to manage your unpaid tax debts. Understanding how taxes affect your divorce and how to handle tax debts in the process can help ensure...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 16, 2023 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer
When it comes to planning spring break trips and activities, with a little bit of effort and communication, you can make it work. With spring break right around the corner, now’s the right time to plan a trip and enjoy some quality time together. If you’re...
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 | Nov 21, 2022 | Divorce, Mediation, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer
The opening scene of the movie Wedding Crashers shows a couple in the middle of divorce negotiations, each represented by their attorney. Mediators Jeremy and John bring a neutral, albeit unorthodox, perspective to a contentious negotiation. Though there is so much...
