Mediate This!

Apr 19 2024
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Through the art of storytelling, education and life experience, Matthew Brickman, President of iMediate Inc. and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator along with his co-host Sydney Mitchell discuss mediation as well as conflict resolution & negotiations skills. Gain the knowledge necessary to negotiate your own agreement that will provide you hope and peace in your own divorce or paternity case. Questions for the show? Email: [email protected]

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If I'm Laid Off Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony While Waiting For a Modification?

Apr 19 2024 5 mins  
A listener writes in and asks, "If I'm paying alimony and suddenly laid off, what do I do while waiting for a modification if I cannot afford to pay?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points:Assume nothing.Know who you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the l

Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. On Law Changes in Parenting, Paternity and Timesharing

Apr 05 2024 40 mins  
In 2023, there were a number of changes in the State of Florida in regard to almost everything under the umbrella of parenting. Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. deep-dive into these changes, what's good, what's not so good about them and how they might affect YOU. Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing

Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. On Current Divorce Trends

Mar 22 2024 27 mins  
There's a little know statistic among the public but well known among divorce attorneys and mediators. January is the most common month for divorce, but why is that so? Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. go beneath the surface to discover what causes this and other current divorce trends. Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law at

Interview with Ginger Gentile - Director of Erasing Family - Part 2

Mar 08 2024 32 mins  
Ginger Gentile is best known for directing "Erasing Family", which exposes the trauma children suffer when a loving parent is erased from their lives after divorce, a problem facing 22 million families in the US alone. The film was made after a nearly half a million crowdfunding campaign and is currently streaming. Ginger has also been a guest on Red Table Talk. Prior wor

Interview with Ginger Gentile - Director of Erasing Family - Part 1

Feb 23 2024 20 mins  
Ginger Gentile is best known for directing "Erasing Family", which exposes the trauma children suffer when a loving parent is erased from their lives after divorce, a problem facing 22 million families in the US alone. The film was made after a nearly half a million crowdfunding campaign and is currently streaming. Ginger has also been a guest on Red Table Talk. Prior wor

Interview with CiCi Van Tine - Is My Valentine a Narcissist?

Feb 09 2024 67 mins  
Carolyn “CiCi” Van Tine is a compassionate advisor and tenacious litigator with nearly 30 years of experience.CiCi’s practice is dedicated to all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, asset division, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, parental relocation, paternity, modification, probate litigation, rest

The Current Process for DIY Divorce and Paternity Action in Florida

Jan 26 2024 12 mins  
A listener writes in and asks, "What is the current process for DIY Divorce and DIY Paternity Action in the State of Florida?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points:Assume nothing.Know who you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and statutes in the state

WAKE UP - It's Time!

Jan 12 2024 15 mins  
Family Law & Divorce Mediator Matthew Brickman explains how seemingly small decisions we make in our lives can have a ripple effect on something much larger and how this correlates to our everyday lives. He references the 2004 film The Butterfly Effect to illustrate this concept. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.

The Ins and Outs of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order QDRO

Dec 29 2023 7 mins  
A listener writes in and asks, "What are the aspects of a QDRO that I need to know? Is this always court ordered or can one spouse initiate it?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points:Assume nothing.Know who you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and sta

Do I Have An Advantage If I Initiate The Divorce?

Dec 15 2023 4 mins  
A listener writes in and asks, "Does the person who initiates a divorce bear any other advantage aside from that they may be better prepared?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points:Assume nothing.Know who you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and statu