April 30, 2026 Deborah Beylus
When going through a divorce, most Parents focus on dividing homes, retirement accounts, and income. But one important asset is often...
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...
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 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...
Equitable Distribution in Florida: Valuation Techniques for Divorce Mediation
February 28, 2022 Deborah Beylus
What is equitable distribution in Florida? Under Florida Statute § 61.075, marital asset and debt division is based on "equity" rather than a...
Divorce and the Child Tax Credit
December 9, 2021 Deborah Beylus
Of the many complex financial issues that spouses may need to address during the divorce process, tax considerations can be among the most...
August 13, 2021 Deborah Beylus
Marriage is more than a legal relationship. It is a union of finances as well. Money problems are always one of the top reasons for divorce....
10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Florida Divorce Settlement Negotiations
December 16, 2020 Deborah Beylus
How do you prepare for a divorce settlement in Florida? Successful preparation requires three specific actions: completing mandatory financial...
Misconceptions About Mediating Conflict
October 26, 2020 Deborah Beylus
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc with the judicial dockets, schedules and the entire court system. Mediation has proven to be an especially valuable...
South Florida Mediation Service works to make a tough time in your life easier.
August 10, 2020 Deborah Beylus
Divorce disputes in the courtroom damage relationships, reputation and eat up a considerable sum of money and valuable time. At the same time,...
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.”
