Affordable Client-Friendly Flat Fees

The cost of divorce in Arizona is staggering. Attorneys estimate that the average divorce in litigation costs at $15,000 – $20,000 per spouse, or about $40,000 total for a moderately contested case that does not go to trial. Attorneys bill by the hour and require a retainer.

Divorce Mediation at The Aurit Center costs 85 – 95% less than average attorney’s fees for divorce. We offer affordable client-friendly flat fees. Spouses should have a low, predictable fee instead of hourly costs that cause stress, and uncertainty.

Less Time, Lower Conflict

Most conflict in divorce can be avoided. Conflict results in longer divorce cases, and more time causes high legal fees. Divorce in court commonly takes from 9 months to more than 2 years. This produces high stress for spouses and children.

In mediation, the entire divorce process takes an average of 2 – 4 months. Conflict is lowered, misunderstandings are avoided, and stress is reduced. Spouses keep control of their own timeframe for divorce.

Better For Your Children

Children’s health and well-being is protected when parents keep conflict low. However, child psychologists agree that high conflict during divorce causes serious psychological damage to children.

In mediation, parents create a Parenting Plan to reach agreements on all issues regarding their children. Time sharing, decision-making, financial obligations and child support are all agreed upon. This lays a foundation for healthy co-parenting relationships after divorce.

Private and Confidential

Family matters are sensitive and should remain private. In mediation, you will never set foot in a courtroom. Your divorce process will not become part of the public record. Divorce mediation confidentiality is protected by Arizona law. All verbal and written communications, all draft agreements, and disclosures are protected.