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 | Feb 27, 2023 | Divorce, Finances, Taxes, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
As the parent of one or more minor children, you have “a lot on your plate”. If you’re recently divorced or going through a divorce, taxes can present a tricky financial situation. Divorced parents need to be aware of the tax implications related to their...
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 | Nov 4, 2022 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
The Collaborative Divorce Process Collaborative Divorce Process is a progressive team-based alternative dispute resolution process that is legal in Arizona under a Rule that was passed in 2016. Collaborative divorce relies upon a client-selected professional team...
by Cristi McMurdie | Oct 26, 2022 | Divorce, Tempe Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is a challenging process on nearly every level one can imagine – especially on emotional, mental and financial levels. It’s also extremely important to follow the legal process “to the letter” to minimize frustration with the process and avoid having...
