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
The Alimony Reform Bill in Florida, effective July 1, 2023, eliminates permanent alimony and sets clear, definitive guidelines when...
Florida Divorce Trends: The Role of Divorce Mediator in Resolving Disputes
April 13, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Divorce is a difficult life period for everyone involved. Spouses and their families (especially children) often carry the emotional burden of...
The Loan Assumption in a Divorce
April 10, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Divorcing homeowners need to make informed decisions regarding the equity in the marital residence and mortgage financing opportunities during and...
The Musical “Six”: What The Number Six Can Teach Us About Divorce
February 21, 2023 Deborah Beylus
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. “Six” is a hit musical, a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry...
Rule 12.740 Relative to In Person Mediations:
January 4, 2023 Deborah Beylus
As we move into 2023, I expect that online mediation will continue to be even more commonplace. As life begins to look a bit more normal, Deborah...
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,...
May 12, 2022 Deborah Beylus
Without exception, divorcing clients want to move on with their lives as quickly as possible after they complete the financial negotiations of their...
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Is This a Case for Mediation?
May 2, 2022 Deborah Beylus
Authored by Deborah Beylus and Elinor Robin Our divorce industry cohorts all seem to be captivated by Johnny Depp’s televised defamation trial...
Top Ten Ways to Avoid Inflating the Cost of Divorce
March 14, 2022 Deborah Beylus
Divorce is the largest financial transaction a couple will make in their lifetime. Most divorcing couples feel as if they've taken a financial...
Horse Trading Using Valuation Techniques in Divorce Mediation
February 28, 2022 Deborah Beylus
When it comes to divorce and the division of assets, not all assets are equal. A dollar in a retirement account does not equal a dollar...