January 31, 2026 Deborah Beylus
Finances are consistently one of the most common stressors reported in divorce, and they are often the hardest issues to untangle once the...
South Florida Divorce Mediation: With or Without Attorneys
June 9, 2024 Deborah Beylus
As a divorced mother of three, Deborah Beylus, who runs South Florida Mediation Services in Boca Raton, understands the dynamics of going from a...
Financial Disclosure and Divorce
January 8, 2024 Deborah Beylus
Introduction Divorce can be a complex and emotionally taxing process, especially when it comes to the division of assets and finances. In...
Seven Ways Alimony Reform Will Affect Divorcing Couples in Florida
August 16, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Florida’s 2023 Alimony Reform Law (HB 1301), effective July 1, 2023, eliminated permanent periodic alimony and replaced it with four specific...
Florida Divorce Trends: The Role of the Divorce Mediator in Resolving Disputes
April 13, 2023 Deborah Beylus
As of 2024–2026, Florida’s divorce rate remains approximately 3.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the U.S. national average....
Mortgage Loan Assumption in a Florida Divorce: A 2026 Strategy Guide for Homeowners
April 10, 2023 Deborah Beylus
To remove an ex-spouse from a mortgage in Florida without refinancing, homeowners must execute a Mortgage Loan Assumption under the Garn-St. Germain...
The Musical “Six”: What The Number Six Can Teach Us About Divorce
February 21, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Six Wives. Six Stories. The Six Bohannan Stages of Divorce. The six stages of divorce, a framework first identified by sociologist Dr. Paul...
Florida Family Law Rule 12.740: In-Person vs. Virtual Mediation in the 15th Judicial Circuit
January 4, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Under Florida Family Law Rule 12.740, divorcing couples may conduct mediation virtually via audio-video technology (Zoom/Teams), in-person, or...
Deborah Beylus Speaks at the 30th Florida DRC Conference
August 3, 2022 Deborah Beylus
Deborah Beylus, a distinguished South Florida Certified Family Mediator and educator, will be speaking at the 30th Annual Florida DRC Conference,...
Florida Divorce Financial Checklist: 7 Essential Steps for Settlement
May 12, 2022 Deborah Beylus
To protect a Florida divorce settlement, spouses must address COBRA health insurance, Florida Statute §732.507(2) regarding estate plans, and...
Depp v. Heard: A Case Study in Mediation and Reputational Protection
May 2, 2022 Deborah Beylus
The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court (2022) serves as a primary example of how Alternative Dispute...
Florida Divorce Costs: Top 10 Strategies to Minimize Legal Expenses
March 14, 2022 Deborah Beylus
How much does a divorce cost in Florida? The average Florida divorce costs $15,000 per couple as of 2024, comprising attorney fees (averaging...
We chose Deborah as our mediator because she took the time to speak with us during an initial consultation and made us feel heard right from the start. It was also a huge plus that her services included court filing, which made the process more streamlined and less stressful. Throughout our meetings, Deborah was generous with her time, patient, and thoughtful. She helped guide us through discussions that led to an outcome both of us felt good about. We’re grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fair and compassionate mediator.
“My wife and I have had over 50 years experience working with children and families. We are keenly aware of when individuals do their jobs or when the rare circumstance occurs and people move their level of commitment to a higher level. You have humbled me as you have taken me under your wings and worked to ensure a better quality of life for me and my soon to be ex-wife. Your willingness to hold my hand and walk me through complex issues during an emotional time for us has been extraordinary. I have tears in my eyes as I sit here and thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have done and helped me to accomplish.”
“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent work you did as it pertains to my divorce from my wife. Your attention to detail really made every aspect of our agreement so much easier to address. I appreciate your efforts to conduct a sound mediation session to assist me in resolving all of our issues so that we can both move on with our lives. My children are fortunate that we are able to work together to raise them without the constant fighting. You helped us iron out a clear schedule and division of responsibilities so we can co-parent. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
