by Michael Aurit | Mar 21, 2018 | Arizona Law
Legal Separation is viable alternative to divorce for some spouses in Arizona. For financial reasons, religious reasons, reasons that include possible reconciliation, or even reasons involving health insurance coverage, spouses sometimes decide to move forward with...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The first question that many considering divorce ask is “how long will the divorce process take?” It is normal for each spouse to have different feelings about the divorce—even when it comes to the length of the process. Some want the process to be as quick and...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Dec 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Your past holiday traditions have created happy memories. Stockings hung on the chimney with care, the smell of hot chocolate in the air, and children playing around the Christmas tree. While holidays revolve around time with children, many parents are left wondering...
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, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, LAMFT | 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...
