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By Michael Aurit, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, MA, 
Co-Founders of The Aurit Center For Divorce Mediation 
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona

DEAR DIVORCE MEDIATORS: I think I need to file for divorce because my Husband will never file first. I don’t want to cause a huge blow, and feel bad about filing, but I don’t see any other way. I just know I can’t stay married any longer.

Do I need to “serve” him with divorce papers? Is there any way he won’t see this as an attack? – FILE-SHY IN PHOENIX

Two local Arizona women, Mary Beth Stern and Hilda Villaverde, recently wrote a book, Living Brave that explores the interesting experiences that women at any age and stage of life may experience. This book brings these women’s voices to life and offers inspiration to those to keep living brave.

“We wanted to help other women by inspiring them through similar women’s stories,” says Stern.

In Living Brave, a diverse group of women’s lives are revealed by answering 15 introspective questions divided into three areas of life expression: physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual courage. The shared stories and articles...

Summer is practically over and as we head into the final weeks of July, it’s time to start planning an end-of-summer soiree. Kim Rivera from Toast AZ Events told us some quick tips to make it easy to celebrate the end of summer and help bring in the fall.

How can we plan a summer soiree on a budget?

KR: Plan a theme that could include things you already have at home. I suggest a mix and match theme that includes mixing and matching plates and napkins. This can also accommodate a large number of guests.

What type of food is fitting for a summer...