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“This mediator was so warm and professional! I would recommend her for any future mediations.”
PP
“Thank you for working with my client and helping resolve his dispute. You did a good job in bringing the parties together.”
ME
“Thank you so much, really…I know it’s your profession; however, you made it so very personal and real and treated us as two people going through a hard transition… thank you so much.”
H
When is Mediation the Best Choice?
I believe that whenever mediation is possible, mediation is a better method of dispute resolution than ongoing litigation. If you believe that you and the other party can work cooperatively to come to an agreement over your dispute, then mediation could save you a significant amount of time, stress and expense.
As your mediator, I can handle every aspect of your divorce. I can help you come to mutually acceptable agreements over issues such as:
Child time-sharing
Property division
Child support
Spousal support
Once you and your spouse have decided on terms of a settlement, I will prepare a document called the “Marital Settlement Agreement.” I will arrange for all the necessary documents to be prepared that will ultimately be filed with the Circuit Court. Depending upon whether children are involved, the entire process can take as little as a month from the time you first file for divorce.
I am committed to doing what is in the best interest of the clients, and will do whatever is reasonably possible to help you reach an agreeable settlement and avoid the strain and expense of adversarial litigation. As your mediator, I do not advise either party nor do I decide the issues for the parties.
Attending mediation before a case is filed with the court can be beneficial to the parties involved to avoid unnecessary costly litigation. By working with me as a private, family mediator, who’s also experienced in financial matters, the parties can be confident that all of the important issues, including your finances will be addressed at the mediation.
Unfortunately, not all disputes can be resolved through mediation or alternative dispute resolution. If you are facing a legal conflict, ask yourself, “Should I Hire a Mediator?” Sometimes, the conflict is so contentious that the opposing parties are unable to cooperate to reach an agreement. In addition, mediation cannot work in divorce cases that involve domestic violence.
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
