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 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
Holiday traditions have created happy family 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 may run high and navigating the challenges of new arrangements can be stressful. We hope these Thanksgiving tips from The Aurit Center for...
by Michael Aurit and Kristyn Carmichael | Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Halloween may not be as meaningful as other seasonal holidays, but for divorced or separated parents and their children, feelings of “missing out” on fun times can be very challenging. Whether Halloween for your family is usually filled with spooky...
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...
