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...
by Cristi McMurdie | Aug 11, 2022 | Mediation, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Scottsdale family law
Mediation offers benefits for all sorts of legal matters, and while many people consider it a method for business resolutions, mediation can be a very effective way to resolve family law matters, as well. Resolving marital or family disputes through mediation is...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 20, 2022 | Child Support, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Scottsdale family law
Modifying Child Support in Arizona is possible if you can show that there has been a change in your circumstances. As a parent, it’s natural to want to provide for your children and make sure they have everything they need. Child support payments, however,...
