Aurit Mediation opens Phoenix virtual divorce mediation service

Aurit Mediation has launched a dedicated Phoenix service for spouses looking to settle divorce, parenting and support issues without a contested court battle. The online-only offering arrives as Maricopa County Family Court sees heavy self-representation and could steer couples toward faster, lower-cost resolutions.

Why it matters: - Phoenix spouses now have another option between self-representation and full litigation. - The new service is designed to help couples resolve divorce, parenting and support terms without a contested court case. - The launch comes as Maricopa County Family Court reports that as many as 70% or more of litigants are self-represented. - A mediated agreement can also speed the court process, since stipulated final orders are ruled on within 21 days of lodging and some couples may qualify for a Summary Consent Decree.

What happened: - Aurit Mediation launched a dedicated Phoenix service for divorcing families. - The Scottsdale-headquartered practice was formerly known as The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation. - Phoenix joins seven Arizona offices already operated by the practice. - All Phoenix consultations and mediation sessions are held online. - Phoenix spouses can schedule a consultation by phone or online.

The details: - The practice pairs both spouses with one neutral attorney-mediator across a series of two-hour sessions. - Mediated divorces are estimated to take two to four months and cost $3,000 to $8,000 in total. - Aurit Mediation estimates contested cases can take 12 to 18 months and cost $15,000 to $50,000 or more in attorney fees. - The exact flat fee is quoted during a free consultation before mediation begins. - Each spouse can have the agreement reviewed by their own attorney before signing. - Either spouse can end the process at any point. - Cost and timeline ranges are estimates based on typical Arizona cases, not a quote for any individual couple. - Arizona law still requires a 60-day waiting period under A.R.S. § 25-329 before the court will take up the matter. - The practice says spouses who resolve every issue before filing may qualify for a Summary Consent Decree. - Aurit Mediation also offers a walkthrough of the divorce mediation process in Arizona from the first session through the signed agreement. - Practice areas include divorce mediation, legal separation mediation, parenting plan mediation, child support mediation, spousal support mediation, post-decree mediation and virtual mediation. - Aurit Mediation’s headquarters is at 5425 E Bell Rd, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, with additional offices in Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Tucson and Flagstaff.

Between the lines: - The launch targets a common pain point in family court: many people want help, but not a drawn-out contested case. - Aurit Mediation is positioning mediation as a middle path that gives couples more control over cost, timing and parenting decisions. - The online format removes the need for an office visit and may make the service easier to access across the Phoenix area. - Michael Aurit said Phoenix spouses are usually asking what the process costs and how long it takes, while Karen Aurit said parenting plans work better when parents build them themselves instead of handing them to a judge.

What's next: - Phoenix spouses can begin consultations immediately by phone or online. - Couples who choose mediation can move through virtual sessions and leave with court-ready documents for filing. - The service may appeal most to families that want to settle issues before filing and avoid the expense and delay of a contested case.

The bottom line: - Aurit Mediation is betting that Phoenix families want a faster, more predictable divorce process that stays out of contested court.