Guiding Couples Through Divorce with Expertise, Compassion, and Financial Clarity
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battleground. For over 25 years, Deborah Beylus has helped South Florida couples navigate one of life’s most challenging transitions with dignity, clarity, and financial confidence. As the owner of South Florida Mediation Services, Deborah combines extensive financial expertise with certified mediation skills to provide a holistic approach that addresses both the emotional and economic realities of divorce.
Unlike traditional adversarial divorce proceedings, Deborah’s mediation practice focuses on collaboration, understanding, and creating sustainable solutions for your future. Her unique background in finance and mediation allows her to see what others miss—the long-term implications of today’s decisions and the creative alternatives that lead to truly equitable resolutions.
Financial Expertise Meets Mediation Excellence
With over thirty years in the financial industry, Deborah brings a depth of knowledge that sets her apart from traditional mediators. She doesn’t just facilitate conversations—she provides the financial analysis and strategic insight that empowers couples to make informed decisions about their futures.
Deborah’s work is driven by a singular commitment: helping couples avoid the long-term regret that comes from uninformed financial decisions made during the emotional turmoil of divorce.
Deborah doesn’t just practice mediation—she shapes the future of the profession. Her leadership roles demonstrate her dedication to excellence and her standing among peers:
Current Leadership Positions:
Training the Next Generation: Deborah is a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Primary Mediation Trainer in Family and County Mediation and Assistant Mediation Trainer in Civil Circuit Mediation. She regularly trains other mediators on the financial complexities of family mediation, sharing the insights gained from thousands of cases and decades of financial industry experience.
Academic Foundation
Barnard College, Columbia University — Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1990)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program — Level II
Mediation Certifications
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Dependency Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
Former Statewide Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediator
Financial Certifications
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA®) — Specialized training in the financial aspects of divorce
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Arbitrator
Florida Court Appointed Arbitrator
Former Securities Licenses: Series 7 (Registered Representative), Series 63 (Blue Sky), Series 16 (Supervisory Analyst)
Community Service
Guardian ad Litem Program, 17th Judicial Circuit
Contract Mediator for Broward County Court Mediation Program
Former Contract Mediator for Miami-Dade County Court Mediation Program
“Resolution is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of creative alternatives that respond to conflict.”
This principle guides everything Deborah does. She recognizes that neutrality isn’t passive—it’s the crucial foundation for asking the right questions, helping parties see beyond their positions, and discovering solutions that work for everyone involved.
Deborah is particularly sensitive to the emotional constraints that divorcing couples endure and how conflict affects children. Her approach creates space for difficult conversations while maintaining focus on practical, forward-looking solutions. She taps into her own life experiences and the lessons learned from guiding hundreds of couples to help each client navigate their unique transition from current circumstances toward their ideal future.
As both a Certified Family Mediator and a professional trained in complex financial matters, Deborah offers insights that typical mediators simply cannot provide.
Deborah recognizes neutrality as the crucial requirement for successful mediation. She has the ability to identify appropriate questions that help both parties see their own issues and understand the other party's perspective.
Resolution isn't about winning or losing—it's about finding creative alternatives that respond to conflict in sustainable ways. Deborah helps couples discover solutions they never imagined possible.
Deborah is deeply sensitive to the emotions and constraints that divorcing couples endure, and how decisions affect children. She creates a safe space for honest dialogue while keeping conversations productive and focused.
Deborah offers flexible meeting options including her Boca Raton office, your attorney's office, neutral locations, or virtual mediations via enhanced video conferencing. There is never a charge for travel within South Florida.
Deborah is a frequent lecturer and published author in the areas of Florida Family Law Mediation and Family Economics. Her insights have helped shape best practices in divorce mediation across South Florida, and she continues to contribute to the broader conversation about more humane, effective approaches to family transitions.
Born and raised in New York, Deborah has called South Florida home for over 25 years. During this time, she has built deep connections within the legal and financial communities of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. This network, combined with her extensive experience, allows her to provide clients with comprehensive support and resources throughout the divorce process.
If you’re facing divorce and want a process that prioritizes dignity, financial clarity, and sustainable solutions, Deborah Beylus can help. Her combination of financial expertise, mediation skill, and genuine compassion creates the foundation for a better path forward.
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Offices in Boca Raton and Plantation | Serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties | Virtual Mediations Available
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. (FAPM)
Association of South Florida Mediators & Arbitrators (ASFMA)
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.”
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.”
Deborah Beylus has assumed the position of President for the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators.
P: 561-789-0710
301 Yamato Road, Suite 4110, Boca Raton, FL 33431
4050 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33317
