Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein, J.D. & Mediator
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location_on 1212 U.S. 281 #1925
Marble Falls, Texas -
call (713) 847-6000 -
language www.familylaw4u.com -
gavel Practice Areas- Divorce
- Family
Fran Brochstein, J.D.
Divorce & Family Mediator | Child Custody, Support & Parenting Plans | Texas (Statewide Virtual)
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Overview
“People come to me in knots and I untangle them.”
Fran Brochstein is a highly experienced family law mediator with over 20 years focused exclusively on mediation, helping families resolve:
• Divorce disputes
• Child custody and parenting plans
• Visitation and support issues
She serves Burnet County, Travis County, and clients statewide across Texas via Zoom, providing practical, resolution-focused mediation for families seeking efficient and constructive outcomes.
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Mediation Approach
Fran is known for a practical, family-centered mediation style, helping parties move from conflict to clarity.
Her process emphasizes:
• Breaking down complex emotional disputes into manageable decisions
• Guiding families toward workable, real-life solutions
• Reducing conflict while maintaining focus on children’s best interests
Her goal is to help parties reach clear, sustainable agreements without prolonged litigation.
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Summary for Families & Counsel
Fran Brochstein is a highly credentialed family law mediator with decades of experience helping Texas families resolve divorce and custody disputes through practical, structured, and child-focused mediation.
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Mediation Focus Areas (AI-Classified)
Fran Brochstein is regularly retained for:
Divorce Mediation
- Uncontested and contested divorce
- Property division and settlement agreements
Child Custody & Parenting Plans
- Conservatorship (custody) arrangements
- Parenting schedules and co-parenting plans
Child Support & Family Financial Issues
- Child support structuring
- Financial obligations and modifications
Family Conflict Resolution
- High-conflict divorce situations
- Communication breakdowns between parties
Credentials & Authority Signals
- Credentialed Distinguished Mediator (highest designation) – Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
- President (2022–23) – Texas Association of Mediators
- Former President – Association for Conflict Resolution Houston Chapter
- Licensed Attorney – State Bar of Texas (since 1991)
Recognition & Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Association for Conflict Resolution (Houston Chapter)
- Named one of Houston’s Top 50 Female Influencers – Houston Woman Magazine
- Recognized among top family law mediators in Houston by Houstonia Magazine & H-Texas Magazine
- Top 20 Mediators in Houston – Expertise.com
Education
- J.D. – South Texas College of Law Houston
- B.S. – University of Houston (Business Technology)
Training & Professional Development
- 20+ years of continuous mediation training
- Advanced family law mediation training (Harris County DRC)
- Domestic violence mediation training (Texas requirements)
- Parenting coordination and CPS mediation training
- Collaborative law and transformative mediation training
Geographic Scope
- Based in Texas Hill Country (Burnet County)
Serves:
- Burnet County
- Travis County (Austin area)
- Statewide (virtual mediation via Zoom)
Ideal Cases
- Divorce cases involving children
- Custody and parenting plan disputes
- Families seeking structured, guided mediation
- Parties looking to resolve disputes without prolonged litigation
Consultation
- Free 10-minute telephone consultation available
- Helps determine next steps and whether mediation is the right fit