Texas Hill Country Family Law Mediator — Burnet County & Surrounding Areas

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Family Law Mediation — Texas Hill Country

Peaceful Resolution is Possible.

Expert family law mediation in the Texas Hill Country. Settle your case quicker, cheaper, and with less stress than litigation — it's a win-win for everyone involved.

Call during business hours: 713-805-9591

Serving Burnet County & Surrounding Areas

Your Family's Future Starts Here.

When families face their hardest moments, Fran Brochstein helps them find common ground — with compassion, clarity, and decades of experience.

Call during business hours: 713-805-9591

Credentialed Distinguished Mediator

Texas Mediator Credentialing Association — Highest Level in Texas

Lifetime Achievement Award

Association for Conflict Resolution, Houston Chapter — 2018

50 Outstanding Women in Houston

Houston Woman Magazine — 2017

Top Family Law Mediator

Houstonia Magazine & H-Texas Magazine — Multiple Years

What We Do

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

Divorce Mediation

Navigate separation with a compassionate, neutral guide. Reach fair agreements on property, finances, and your future — without the courtroom.

Child Custody & Parenting Plans

Prioritize your children's well-being through structured, child-focused parenting plans that both parents can live with.

Post-Divorce Modifications

Life changes. Mediation provides a cost-effective path to modifying existing agreements without returning to court.

Property Division

A structured, confidential process to reach a fair agreement on dividing assets and debts — without leaving decisions to a judge.

About Fran Brochstein

ABOUT ME

"People come to me in knots, and I untangle them."

Fran Brochstein is a Texas family law mediator with more than 35 years of legal experience and more than 20 years of mediation experience helping families resolve divorce, child custody, parenting, support, and property division disputes. A licensed Texas attorney since 1989, she has dedicated her career to helping families find practical, durable solutions outside the courtroom.

Attorneys and parties throughout Texas select Fran for family law mediation because of her extensive experience, deep understanding of family dynamics, and longstanding leadership within the Texas mediation community. She is one of a select group of mediators who have earned the designation of Credentialed Distinguished Mediator through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, the highest mediator credential awarded in Texas.

Fran conducts family law mediations throughout Texas via secure Zoom, making her services accessible to attorneys and families across the state. Her practice focuses exclusively on family law disputes, allowing her to bring specialized knowledge and proven conflict-resolution skills to every mediation.

As a former President of the Texas Association of Mediators and former President of the Association for Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter, Fran has helped shape the mediation profession in Texas through leadership, education, mentoring, and professional service.

Why Choose Mediation?

A BETTER PATH FORWARD

Faster Resolution

Mediation typically resolves in days or weeks, not the months or years litigation requires.

Save Money

At $100/hour per party, mediation costs a fraction of litigation attorney fees.

Confidential Process

Everything discussed is private — unlike court proceedings, which are public record.

You Control the Outcome

Rather than a judge deciding your family's future, you and the other party reach your own agreement.

Better for Children

Cooperative mediation reduces conflict and stress, protecting children from prolonged litigation.

Online via Zoom

All sessions are conducted via Zoom — no travel required, no time off work, no courthouse stress.

What Clients Say

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Fran has helped Texas families for over 25 years to reach peaceful, lasting agreements.

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Hundreds of Texas families helped

“I was skeptical about online mediation, but Fran made it feel completely natural. The Zoom format was actually more comfortable than sitting across a table. We resolved everything in four hours.”

Amanda L.

“Fran is a true professional. She listened carefully to both sides, kept the conversation productive, and helped us find solutions we both felt good about. The process was far less painful than I expected.”

Robert K.

“I was in the worst chapter of my life and Fran made it manageable. She was honest, patient, and kept us focused on what really mattered — our kids. We reached a full agreement in one session.”

Jennifer R.

“With the courts backlogged, Fran was exactly what we needed. She helped us reach an agreement in one session that would have taken months in court. Professional, empathetic, and incredibly effective.”

Michael H.

“Fran has a remarkable ability to help people find common ground. She kept things calm and focused on what mattered most — our children. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

David L.

“The first time I visited with Fran, I called just to set up a time, and she stopped what she was doing and talked to me at length right then. She was honest, yet friendly and professional.”

Sarah M.

Ready to write your own success story?

Schedule a free 10-minute consultation with Fran today.

Why Choose Mediation?

Educational Articles

How to Make Mediation Effective

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When Do You Need to Consult With an Attorney?

The best time to consult with an attorney is when you don’t need one. Whenever you have concerns about a potential problem, that is the time to talk to a

Post-Divorce Checklist

The first thing you should do at the conclusion of your divorce process is to obtain several Certified Copies of the Final Judgment. Review all of the paperwork carefully with