THE AURIT CENTER Healthy divorce begins here We help you avoid a harmful court battle and guide you through every step of the way. Our all-inclusive flat fees are 80% to 90% less than the average cost of divorcing in the courts and 3, 6, and 12 month payment plan options are available. We take a respectful, supportive approach that lowers your family’s stress and supports your children’s well-being. Our process is 4 times faster than divorcing in court—averaging only 2 to 4 months. Voted “Best Of Our Valley” for “Best Family Law” Avoid the courtroom completely Getting a divorce does not require waging a war. Divorce mediation offers a positive alternative to fighting it out through aggressive divorce lawyers who charge massive legal fees. In divorce mediation, you—not a judge—control your divorce terms, empowering you every step of the way. Our neutral mediators guide a respectful process so you can reach your best agreements on all issues of separation, including: Mediate when and where you prefer You set the pace you and your family need. The average case takes only 2 to 4 months from our initial meeting to the final decree. We complete your entire process by meeting you online or in-person in one of our convenient offices around the Valley. Our 3, 6 or 12 month payment plan options support your financial stability. Voted “Best of our Valley” Best Family Law in Arizona, Arizona Foothills, for six consecutive years, 2016 – 2021 Top Family Owned Business, The Phoenix Business Journal, 2020 – 2021 Seen on NBC News, CBS News, ABC News and FOX News Featured by Parents Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Marie Claire, Men’s Health, Yahoo.com, Arizona Foothills, Scottsdale Health MagazineARIZONA’S TRUSTED DIVORCE MEDIATION FIRM
Save money
Reduce stress
Save time
Arizona Foothills Magazine, for 6 consecutive years, 2016-2021
LOWER CONFLICT
ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY
Begin Now, Pay Later
Payment plans
available, 0% interest
OUR MEDIATOR’S WIN AWARDS
by Arizona Foothills Magazine
Co-Founder, Director, Professional Mediator
Michael Aurit, JD, MDR
Education
Experience
Co-Founder, Director, Mediation Professional
Karen Aurit, LAMFT
Education
Experience
“I’m so glad we went the mediation route.”
“Well-organized, supportive, compassionate and effective: I’m so glad we went the mediation route. I was completely satisfied with the Aurit Center.
Their level of skill and compassion surpassed what I expected during the difficult process of divorce.”
-A.P.
”The process made me feel like I was in control of the outcome”
“I feel fortunate to have found Michael and Karen Aurit to guide me through my divorce mediation. They explained everything at a comfortable level, and the process made me feel like I was in control of the outcome. Michael was always professional as well as compassionate toward our feelings. Of course, divorce is difficult to go through, but I could not have imagined it happening any other way!
Thank you, Michael and Karen Aurit!”
-P.F.
“They made a not-so-easy process seem almost effortless.”
“Michael and Karen are amazing! They made a not-so-easy process seem almost effortless. Not only is it their knowledge of the process, but it’s the way they made me feel during the whole thing. I don’t wish this situation on anyone, but if I know someone who may find themselves in need of this type of service, I will definitely recommend that they reach out to Michael and Karen.”
-B.F.
“Being a chaplain and ordained pastor, I’m aware of the deep hurts of divorce .”
“I can’t thank you enough for your assistance with this. Some issues came up that could have been additional strain and damage, but you kept us on course. Thanks first to God and secondly to you for guiding us in working this out. I am certain that both my ex-wife and I are in a much better situation today not having gone through our divorce with attorneys in the court system.
I am very thankful and grateful to you for making this process easier to handle.
Blessings, Proverbs 15:1”
-C.C.
“He knew when to jump in, and when to stay out of the way”
“Michael is a great mediator. He has a high level of skill, and he used a consistent and logical process. More importantly, Michael displayed excellent situational awareness — he knew when to jump in and when to stay out of the way. Also, the entire Aurit team was professional and respectful. They made a difficult circumstance easier to bear.”
-S.K.
“I’m happy to have worked with you and your team.”
“Thank you for all your help as we worked through this process.
It went as smoothly as it could. I’m glad to be on the other side, and think we are both glad to have avoided the emotional turbulence associated with the normal divorce process. I’m very happy to have worked with you and your team.”
-C.P.
“Michael is encouraging that there is life after divorce.”
“My experience with the Aurit Center was truly amazing. Michael made a difficult situation easier to process. He was caring and informative. If I had a question, he would take the time to provide all the information requested. Although I dislike divorce, Michael made the experience easier to navigate, and I am thankful. I would recommend The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation to anyone who has to go through divorce. Michael is encouraging that there is life after divorce.
The Aurit Center truly helps!”
-D.M.
“It was a load off … to know everything was taken care of.”
“It was as good an experience as it could be, considering the circumstances. Michael was extremely calming and did a great job diffusing tense situations. It’s painful to deal with paperwork and decrees and signings, etc., etc., so it was a load off the mind and the emotions to know everything was taken care of.”
-L.B.
“The process was … professional yet extremely compassionate”
“The process was completely professional yet extremely compassionate.
Michael provided a comfortable environment and helped navigate us through the rougher parts of negotiations with great sensitivity. It was largely due to his encouragement and guidance that we were able to come to a mutually acceptable agreement in a relatively short period of time.
Highly recommend The Aurit Center!”
-O.W.
“They kept us focused.”
“The best thing I can say about this experience is that you all made the process somewhat painless and kept us focused when we could have easily veered off course emotionally. If anyone I know ever has to go through such an experience, I would definitely recommend mediation from the Aurit Center, of course!”
-T.R.
“The Aurits and their excellent staff assist couples respectfully and constructively.”
“I highly recommend The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation.
The divorce process is a stressful and emotional life event, but the Aurits and their excellent staff assist couples respectfully and constructively to work through the entire process. They are available and responsive to any and all questions during the mediation. Michael Aurit is a wonderful mediator who truly cares about his clients.”
-A.S.
“I felt like family.”
“I’m so happy that I came to Aurit Mediation. The service from Michael and his staff was beyond what I expected. I felt like family, and the patience and kindness they gave me throughout the process made me feel at ease.
It was truly five-star service all the way.”
-B.R.
“They made a difficult time a much easier process.”
“Kristyn, Dina, and everyone at Aurit Center genuinely care and made a difficult time a much easier process, without all the drama of lawyers.
Thank you so much.”
-D.S.
“It was fair and fast and addresses all the issues.”
“Michael was great—exactly who I would want to handle a complex and difficult life event. His demeanor was always calm and rational. He walked us through each step thoughtfully and explained many of the options we had available to us as we worked toward our final settlement. In the end, I feel like we have an agreement that was fair and fast and addresses all the issues.”
-K.R.
“Kristyn was amazing … through difficult discussions, emotions, and legalese.”
“Kristyn was amazing—professional, knowledgeable, calm, and comforting. Through difficult discussions, emotions, and legalese, I always felt like I was in excellent hands. She made our process go much more smoothly and simply than I anticipated. The staff and the beautiful office environment with candy everywhere went a long way toward preventing me from ever dreading going there.
I couldn’t recommend Aurit more highly.”
-C.G.
“The process seemed fairly simple.”
“Since we didn’t have a very dramatic divorce the process seemed fairly simple.
The support and guidance we received, though, was extremely well thought out, prepared, and applied. I this makes an important difference in cases where there are more differences.”
-J.G.
“[The Aurit Center’s] communication was outstanding.”
“Going through a divorce is the hardest thing to do—no matter what the circumstances were to get there. Going through mediation takes a lot of the conflict out of a stressful situation, which is so important. Michael was patient and walked us through some tough decisions. He was kind and respectful, as was his staff. Everything was done timely, and the communication was outstanding.”
-T.R.
“[Mediation] saved our future relationship as friends.”
“Michael and his team were extremely professional and caring throughout the entire divorce process. Michael approached each topic in a calm manner, and was able to keep us on track and defuse any situation that became contentious. Not having to appear in court and battle with each other through attorneys saved our future relationship as friends.
Thanks to all of you for making this difficult time in our lives as pleasant as possible.”
-N.B.
“We put our children first!”
“Kristyn did a fantastic job guiding us through the process and keeping us on track. With her assistance, we were able to get through this quickly, remain civil, and put our children first!”
-S.K.
“They took away the stress”
“The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation is an amazing group of professional and compassionate and understanding individuals who made the process of divorce less painful. Divorce affects the whole family. Taking care of all the necessary paperwork and filing took away the stress and didn’t have to appear in court. In my case, I’m at peace and happy. I’m able to remain friends with my ex-husband. I can remember the good years and memories.
I certainly would recommend Aurit.”
-L.P.
We walk with you every step
With our support and guidance, your divorce process is not just confidential,
but simple, affordable, and non-confrontational.
Your mediator will explain our simple process and answer all your questions.
We file your petition; no one is ever “served,” and you avoid the stress and extended time of a court battle.
You, not the judge, remain in control of your terms. Your mediator will identify the issues, explain Arizona law, and help you reach your best possible agreement.
We draft your agreements for your review and signing. If you want legal advice, we have options. Your divorce is final after we submit your decree to the court.
Since we charge affordable flat fees, you never get surprised by additional costs,
and your finances remain stable.
Attorneys charge retainers and bill hourly.
They benefit financially when conflict increases and a case drags on.
Explore our pricing and payment plans
Litigation can be an all-consuming, confrontational process that increases stress. It diminishes your and your family’s physical and mental health, and overall well-being.
Our mediators guide you through our creative, focused, and thoughtful problem-solving approach to reach all agreements. Since mediation lowers conflict, it reduces stress for you and your family.
Mediation is cost-effective: 80% to 90% less expensive than litigation. Arizona attorneys typically charge an initial retainer of $5,000 to $15,000, and an average court case can cost more than $40,000.
At the Aurit Center, we never charge a retainer or bill by the hour. We provide affordable, all-inclusive, flat fees that keep you in control of your costs, and payment plans are available.
Most of our clients complete their mediation process within 2 to 4 months. That’s much sooner than the average litigated divorce, which can take anywhere from 10 months to 2 years—or more.
Instead of a long, emotionally- and financially-draining litigated divorce process, our efficient, focused approach creates relief for you and your family.
Couples who complete their process in divorce mediation are more likely to comply with the terms of their divorce. You maintain control as we help you customize your agreement to meet your family’s specific needs through a more respectful divorce process. That results in more respect for the final terms, compared to a judge-ordered divorce where parents lose all control of the outcome.
What happens in mediation stays in mediation, which can be a comforting thought when personal details are being revealed. Arizona law guarantees that anything said during mediation is private and confidential. In litigation, anything said or written is a matter of public record which anyone can access.
In mediation, you stay in control of your future. Your mediator guides you in reaching an agreement by objectively listening and incorporating as much as possible of what is important to each of you.
Courts lack the time and resources to consider or understand your needs thoughtfully. Litigating means giving control to a judge who will make all decisions based on the limited information they receive from attorneys.
Legal battles of any magnitude harm children. Child specialists agree that continued fighting during and after divorce can severely damage child development and cause long-term emotional and psychological harm.
Mediation puts your kids first by protecting their physical and mental health. Our mediators, who specialize in the needs of children during divorce, set you up for the healthiest co-parenting relationship possible.
Research shows that children whose parents cooperate during and after divorce are more resilient and maintain normal long-term emotional well-being. Continued fighting between parents during and after the divorce is a top reason for children’s severe long-term emotional problems around their parents’ divorce.
By reducing conflict and creating a plan, mediation helps parents adjust to co-parenting after divorce. The better the parents adjust, the better the kids adjust.
Research shows that parents who resolve their divorce through mediation have more meaningful long-term relationships with their children.
Relationships With Children Are Better
Mediation Is Better For Children
IT’S THE CONFLICT, NOT THE DIVORCE
LESS CONFLICT MEANS HEALTHIER CHILDREN
MEDIATION MITIGATES CONFLICT
MEDIATION REDUCES NEGATIVE EFFECTS
MEDIATION DIFFUSES DIVORCE WARS
MEDIATION PREVENTS PSYCHOLOGICAL HARM
LOWER CONFLICT PROTECTS CHILDREN
MEDIATION SUPPORTS HEALTHY CO-PARENTING
MEDIATION AVOIDS LITIGATION’S HARM ON CHILDREN
PARENTS SUPPORT CHILDREN BY CHOOSING MEDIATION
MEDIATION PREVENTS A TUG-OF-WAR
RESOLVING CONFLICT IS EVERYTHING
CO-PARENTING HELPS KIDS ADJUST
Litigation hurts families
We successfully settle 98% of our cases.
Mediation produces win-win agreements, compared to litigation, which is frequently lose-lose.
“The process made me feel like I was in control of the outcome. Divorce is difficult, but I could not have imagined it happening any other way.”
- P.F.“The Aurit Center was the perfect solution to get through our divorce. Our mediator was knowledgeable, caring, and responsive to our needs, and guided us flawlessly through the process.”
- K.S.“The Aurit Center is an amazing group of professional, compassionate, and understanding individuals who made the process of divorce less painful.”
- L.P.Our free one-hour consultation comes with no obligation. We are here to discuss your needs, answer your questions and ensure that our services are right for you.
