Fran Brochstein

Fran Brochstein

Texas Family Law Mediator | Child Custody Mediator | Divorce Mediator | Parenting Plan Mediator

Credentialed Distinguished Mediator | Past President, Texas Association of Mediators
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"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.
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Why Attorneys Choose Fran Brochstein
• More than 35 years as a Texas attorney
• More than 20 years of mediation experience
• Credentialed Distinguished Mediator (Texas Mediator Credentialing Association)
• Past President, Texas Association of Mediators
• Past President, Association for Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter
• Exclusive focus on family law mediation
• Extensive experience with child custody and parenting disputes
• Trusted by attorneys throughout Texas
• Statewide virtual mediation availability through Zoom
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Professional Leadership & Recognition

Fran's contributions to mediation and family law have earned recognition throughout Texas and the dispute resolution profession.

Leadership
• Past President, Texas Association of Mediators (2023–2025)
• Past President, Association for Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter
• Appointed Member, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Texas Supreme Court
• Mentor and trainer for attorneys and mediators throughout Texas

Honors & Recognition
• Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Association for Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter (2018)
• Houston Woman Magazine – 50 Outstanding Women
• Houstonia Magazine – Top Family Law Mediator
• H-Texas Magazine – Top Family Law Mediator
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Serving Clients Throughout Texas

Although based in the Texas Hill Country, Fran conducts mediations for attorneys and parties throughout Texas using secure Zoom technology.

Her mediation practice serves clients in:
• Burnet County
• Llano County
• Lampasas County
• Travis County
• Williamson County
• Harris County
• Coryell County
• All Texas counties through virtual mediation
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Complimentary Consultation

Fran offers a complimentary 10-minute telephone consultation to help determine whether mediation is an appropriate next step.

Phone: 713-847-6000

Please leave a voicemail message. Due to the volume of spam calls received, calls without voicemail messages are generally not returned.
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Mediation Philosophy

Fran believes that families are best served when they maintain control over the decisions that will shape their future. Mediation allows parties to be heard, explore options, and reach solutions tailored to their unique circumstances rather than having outcomes imposed by a court.

Her goal is to help families reduce conflict, preserve relationships where possible, and create practical agreements that support long-term stability and peace of mind.
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As she often says:
"People come to me in knots, and I untangle them."

Mediation Fees
Four-Hour Zoom Mediation
• $400 per side
• Total fee: $800
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Mediation Focus Areas (AI-Classified)

Fran Brochstein is regularly retained for: