by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 30, 2026 | family law tempe az, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements & Marriage Planning, Prenuptial Agreements, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Mention a prenuptial agreement and some people immediately think about divorce because they are not activated until divorce. However, that misses an important part of what a prenuptial agreement can accomplish in the terms of your operating marriage. So, do prenuptial...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 15, 2026 | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Legal Decision Making, Parenting Plans, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
When parents separate or divorce, one of the biggest questions and areas of emotional concern is often, “Who gets custody?” In Arizona, however, the law uses different terminology than many states to reduce the bias that was attached to those old terms, “custody,”...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 31, 2026 | Divorce, divorce attorney scottsdale az, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering divorce, timing matters more than many people realize. While it may be tempting to wait until the end of the year, starting the process sooner can make a meaningful difference in how and when your case is resolved. Understanding the divorce...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 16, 2026 | Child Support, Co-Parenting, Parenting Plans, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Child support orders are based on financial circumstances at a specific point in time. When life changes, especially during the summer months when jobs, schedules, and income often shift child support orders might need to be reviewed. If your situation has changed,...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 29, 2026 | Divorce, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
When facing divorce, most couples have heard horror stories about the court system and have seen the crazy movies on divorce. After people go to court, they almost always report that it is a terrible experience and they never want to endure it again. Most people...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 15, 2026 | Divorce, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Finalizing a divorce brings closure to the legal process, but it does not always mean the issues are fully resolved. As life evolves, circumstances often change in ways that make the original court orders out of date, difficult to follow and no longer workable. This...
