by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Mar 11, 2019 | Divorce Mediation
The million dollar question for any family law attorney or divorce mediator — and the feared million dollar answer is “how much does a divorce cost?” The cost of divorce can be staggering. Most spouses considering divorce do not understand the full scope of...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Feb 28, 2019 | Arizona Law
“Child custody.” The terminology creates anxiety — and conflict — for many divorced spouses in Arizona. And yet, the term “child custody” no longer appears within Arizona’s domestic relations law. In 2013, Arizona changed all statutory references from...
by Kristyn Carmichael and Michael Aurit | Feb 21, 2019 | Divorce Mediation
Divorce news travels fast. The news about Jeff Bezos spread faster than wildfire. Every major news outlet and even commentary by the president simultaneously filled the airwaves. Divorce battle speculation was only the beginning. A free-for-all into the intimate...
by Michael Aurit, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, LAMFT | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Divorce wars continue to ruin families and cause serious harm to children. Decades after Wallerstein and Kelly’s (1980) original research demonstrated the extent that high conflict divorce damages children, custody battles and divorce wars still rage on in our court...
by Michael Aurit, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, LAMFT | Dec 17, 2018 | Divorce Mediation, Mediation
Therapists and Professional Family Mediators have core mutual goals: to help family members improve communication, solve problems, understand themselves and one another better, and to create a better functioning family environment. Couples therapists guide spouses...
by The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation | Nov 6, 2018 | Aurit Mediation News
Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation Co-Founder and President-Elect of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators, Michael Aurit, will join the faculty at Arizona State University’s acclaimed Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center at the Sandra Day O‘Connor College of Law...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Nov 6, 2018 | Divorce Mediation
The Mindful and Healthy Approach- Coming to the realization that you want a divorce can be one of the hardest things a person can experience. No doubt, you have a history with your spouse. You have your own perspective about all that has led up to this point in your...
by Kristyn Carmichael | Oct 31, 2018 | Arizona Law
The law on Spousal Maintenance in Arizona was updated in August, 2018. Although the legislature did not make substantial changes to the statute, certain language was made more specific, particularly regarding the threshold question of whether one is entitled to...
by Michael Aurit, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, LAMFT | May 1, 2018 | Aurit Mediation News
Arizona Foothills Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine in the State, has named The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation as the ‘Best Family Law Firm of 2018.’ This is the third consecutive year The Aurit Center has been voted “Best Family Law” in this premier guide...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Apr 28, 2018 | Parenting Tips
Summer is just around the corner. Children are already jumping for joy knowing that school’s out for the summer! Parents may feel their anxiety level rise when they ask themselves: How will we entertain the kids without school in session? This question can be...
