Inspired by the custody battles from her own divorce, she is on an educational path to earn a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution so she can help families going through the same type of painful conflict that she endured.

“The merry-go-round of jobs, the broken marriages, the bitter custody battles and financial hardships of my early adulthood almost seem to be taken from the pages of a sensational tabloid article,” Deborah said.

She is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at the American Intercontinental University Online, through which she has earned a 4.0 GPA. Certified as a County Court Mediator, she volunteers to mediate small claims cases in Polk County, FL.