by Michael Aurit | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving can be a particularly difficult holiday to plan for and experience for parents and children after divorce. Emotions can run high and navigating the challenges of new arrangements can be stressful. Here are some Thanksgiving holiday tips from The Aurit...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Halloween may not be as significant as other major holidays for divorced or separated parents, but it can be just as challenging to spend without your children. Whether Halloween for your family is usually filled with spooky traditions (boo!) or trick-or-treating...
by Michael Aurit | Apr 12, 2017 | Aurit Mediation News
Arizona Foothills Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine and a signature publication in the state, has named The Aurit Center For Divorce Mediation as the ‘Best Family Law Firm of 2017.’ This is the second consecutive year the The Aurit Center has been...
by Michael Aurit | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Meagan Foxx, LPC, LISAC Licensed Professional Counselor As I sat in the park and felt the warmth of the sun on my back, I watched my children play, and noticed a smile forming at the corners of my mouth. I was finally beginning to feel human again. From the start...
by Michael Aurit and Karen Aurit | May 31, 2016 | Mediation
DEAR DIVORCE MEDIATORS: My husband and I have decided to divorce. We are barely talking at the moment. We have a 7-year old son, Eric and a 3-year old daughter, Ella. We also have two Goldendoodles, “Rocky” and “Roadie.” I think we’re on the same page about sharing...
by Michael Aurit | Mar 8, 2016 | Divorce Mediation
Filing for divorce in Arizona can be painful, even when both spouses understand that it is time for the marriage to end. Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. This means that when one spouse decides to move forward with divorce, the process begins and will end in...
by Michael Aurit | Dec 15, 2015 | Divorce Mediation
If you are preparing for divorce mediation, on some levels, you have already won when it comes to your divorce. You both have, especially if you have children, because while you and your spouse may not agree on many things and may be facing one of the most challenging...
by Michael Aurit | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Online divorce mediation in Arizona is growing in popularity. Connecting online with Facetime and Skype for personal conversations with family and friends has become common. Platforms such as GoToMeeting and Zoom to connect professionals for business meetings have...
by Michael Aurit | Nov 17, 2015 | Divorce Mediation
The holiday season can be a deeply challenging time for parents and children during and after a divorce. For many people, a recent divorce means saying goodbye to the children for the holidays and spending time on your own. The agreements of “odd” years and “even”...
by Michael Aurit and Karen Aurit | Nov 12, 2015 | Divorce Mediation
Explaining divorce to your children can be one of the hardest and most misunderstood parts of the divorce process. Parents dread the conversation, and often have difficulty find the right words to say, or the level of honesty to share. However, how parents explain...
