Matthew Brickman is joined again by Ryan Finley, the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, to discuss wearing two hats as both the financial advisor and the mediator in divorce cases.

Matthew Brickman is joined again by Ryan Finley, the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, to discuss wearing two hats as both the financial advisor and the mediator in divorce cases.

Matthew Brickman is joined by Ryan Finley, the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, a divorce finance advisory firm helping families, attorneys, and courts navigate the financial complexities of divorce.

Matthew Brickman and Jessica Menasce go deep into the various levels of mediation from the family level all the way up to International Mediation between countries and warring factions to give you insight on how everything still comes back to family values and structure.

Matthew Brickman sits down to speak with Jessica Menasce, an experienced conflict resolution/transformation, negotiation, and leadership specialist with a
decade of expertise in program development, facilitation, and training.

Interview with Bryan Power as he discusses The 6 Pillars that will move you from an unhealthy attachment style to a healthy one.

Interview with Bryan Power, Integrated Attachment Theory Coach on the ins and outs of Attachment Theory. What’s your Attachment Style?

A listener writes in and asks, “How do people center themselves emotionally during a turbulent divorce?” Matthew Brickman goes through the most popular options for getting through an emotionally charged divorce process.

Matthew Brickman continues his talks with Ryan D. Brown to discuss how to protect your property and home in both marriage and divorce—and what you need to know before stepping up to the altar.

Matthew Brickman continues his talks with Ryan D. Brown to discuss how to protect your property and home in both marriage and divorce—and what you need to know before stepping up to the altar.

Matthew Brickman sits down with Ryan D. Brown to discuss how to protect your property and home in both marriage and divorce—and what you need to know before stepping up to the altar.

A listener writes in asking if they are liable for their ex-spouse’s reckless debt accumulated through gambling, drug use and excessive spending. Where typically items like this are usually split 50% during a divorce, your state may have laws that protect you against this one particular circumstance.

Matthew Brickman discusses how cases involving people with personality disorders can affect a family law case with David Pisarra, the founder of Union of Dads, who runs Dad’s Law School lending practical skills for dads to success in Family Court.

Matthew Brickman sits down with David Pisarra, the founder of Union of Dads, with over 25 years in Family Law, who runs Dad’s Law School lending practical skills for dads to success in Family Court,

Matthew Brickman sits down with John Nachlinger, founder of NetSquire, who has built his career on one radical belief: divorce doesn’t have to mean chaos, court battles, or losing everything you’ve worked for.

Matthew Brickman provides various solutions for those who find themselves in the situation where the other side doesn’t want to mediate.

This episode helps you in finding out if your case is right for mediation and how to hire a competent mediator. Matthew Brickman also explains the difference between mediation and manipulation, and between success and settlement.

This episode tackles a truth few want to hear: cheap legal help can cost you more in the end. But don’t be fooled — the priciest attorney, mediator, or guardian ad-litem isn’t automatically the best either.

In this episode, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator Matthew Brickman breaks down the real numbers behind raising a child in 2025—housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more.

Divorce is tough. But when your child is dealing with mental health challenges, it adds a layer of urgency most families aren’t prepared for. This is what every parent should know about mental health and custody.

Are there rules or guidelines to introducing children to a new partner after a divorce and can my spouse legally prevent this?

Matthew Brickman and Attorney Tad A. Nelson discuss retirement plans from mediation – there isn’t one.

Matthew Brickman speaks with Tad A. Nelson on the spike In mental health dockets impacting divorce & society.

Matthew Brickman speaks with ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist Tad A. Nelson/ With over 400 jury trials under his belt, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 30 years.

Matthew Brickman speaks with Attorney Rebecca Palmer on the correlation between divorce and the psychological problems that come along down the road post-divorce.

Matthew Brickman speaks with Conflict Engagement Specialist Dana Casperson on finding your power in mediation and negotiation.

Matthew Brickman speaks with Dana Casperson: Conflict Engagement Specialist, Best-Selling Author,TEDx speaker, Award-Winning Performing Artist.

A listener writes in and asks, “How does domestic violence affect how a case will be viewed and ultimately the outcome?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

There may be some very important terms missing from your divorce contract, especially when there’s property to sell involved. Find out what they are.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman in a farewell episode to Sydney Mitchell, former co-host of the MediateThis! Podcast. Matthew Brickman is still here to answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

A listener writes in and asks, “Matthew, What can and what cannot be mediated?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

A listener writes in and asks, “Matthew, What can and what cannot be mediated?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman provides a complete A-Z walkthrough of how the iMediate Inc. Mediation Process works for online mediation for matters in divorce, paternity, parental rights, child support, timesharing, alimony, and business and family disputes of all kinds.

Matthew Brickman provides a complete A-Z walkthrough of how the iMediate Inc. Mediation Process works for online mediation for matters in divorce, paternity, parental rights, child support, timesharing, alimony, and business and family disputes of all kinds.

A listener writes in and asks, “Matthew, What can and what cannot be mediated?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

A listener writes in and asks, “Matthew, What are the benefits of online mediation vs in-person now that we’re in 2024 post-covid and why should I choose virtual?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

A listener writes in and asks, “Are there hidden players at my mediation unknown to me?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 work includes directing “Erasing Dad” (Borrando a Papá) and Goals for Girls: A story of Women with Balls (Mujeres con Pelotas). Both are feature documentaries that focus on gender stereotypes and “Erasing” was the most talked about documentary in Argentina, the country of its production, in 2014 and made front page news as attempts were made to censor it.

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 work includes directing “Erasing Dad” (Borrando a Papá) and Goals for Girls: A story of Women with Balls (Mujeres con Pelotas). Both are feature documentaries that focus on gender stereotypes and “Erasing” was the most talked about documentary in Argentina, the country of its production, in 2014 and made front page news as attempts were made to censor it.

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 work includes directing “Erasing Dad” (Borrando a Papá) and Goals for Girls: A story of Women with Balls (Mujeres con Pelotas). Both are feature documentaries that focus on gender stereotypes and “Erasing” was the most talked about documentary in Argentina, the country of its production, in 2014 and made front page news as attempts were made to censor it.

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, restraining orders and grandparents’ rights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keld Jensen is a master negotiator having negotiated internationally for global organizations, associate professor at four Universities, a keynote speaker, the author of 25 books including his newest release – Negotiation Essentials

Keld Jensen is a master negotiator having negotiated internationally for global organizations, associate professor at four Universities, a keynote speaker, the author of 25 books including his newest release – Negotiation Essentials

Marc E. Fitzgerald handles all aspects of domestic relations, equity matters and probate litigation, including divorce, custody, modification actions, child support, alimony, paternity, guardianship, adoption, pre- and postnuptial agreements, de facto parenting, and will contests. Matthew Brickman speaks to Marc about his experience in domestic relations and his unique approach to conflict resolution.

Marc E. Fitzgerald handles all aspects of domestic relations, equity matters and probate litigation, including divorce, custody, modification actions, child support, alimony, paternity, guardianship, adoption, pre- and postnuptial agreements, de facto parenting, and will contests. Matthew Brickman speaks to Marc about his experience in domestic relations and his unique approach to conflict resolution.

Dr. Stan Tatkin is a clinician, teacher and author who has integrated neuroscience, attachment therapy and current therapies and is a developer, along with his wife, of the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT) which is taught through their institute to train other psychotherapists in this methodology. Matthew Brickman speaks to Dr. Tatkin about his new book and his unique approach to couple’s therapy as it pertains to conflict resolution.

House Bill 775 relates to the Shared Parental Responsibility after Establishment of Paternity which makes significant changes to paternity in Florida. Matthew Brickman updates you how these changes impact your parental obligations while he answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

The after multiple attempts, year after year, Alimony Reform has finally been signed by the governor in the State of Florida. There is no more permanent alimony in Florida. Matthew Brickman updates you on how this has come to pass and what options are left for alimony while he answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

The after multiple attempts, year after year, Alimony Reform has finally been signed by the governor in the State of Florida. There is no more permanent alimony in Florida. Matthew Brickman updates you on how this has come to pass and what options are left for alimony while he answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

There are new laws governing timesharing in Florida, which was formerly referred to as child visitation. Matthew Brickman updates you on the new laws affecting divorce and paternity while he answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman is interviewed by Susan Chestnutt of The Chestnutt Law Firm on her podcast From Foster Care to Family Law: A Child Welfare Focus to discuss his passion for mediation and family law with some insightful tips for parents and divorcing couples.

Matthew Brickman is interviewed by Susan Chestnutt of The Chestnutt Law Firm on her podcast From Foster Care to Family Law: A Child Welfare Focus to discuss his passion for mediation and family law with some insightful tips for parents and divorcing couples.

A listener writes in and asks, “How do I enforce the other party to cover my attorney fees if they don’t comply with a mediation or parenting agreement?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman continues the discussion of alimony with Actor, Spokesperson, Musician RIO ROCKET to discuss if its possible to lock yourself into non-modifiable alimony or is it only possible to be awarded by a judge. You’ll be surprised by the answer.

A listener writes in and asks, “I make alot more than my soon to be ex-wife. Is there anyway I can avoid paying spousal maintenance?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points

A listener writes in and asks, “What is the difference between legal custody and full custody? Does even custody still exist?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

A listener writes in and asks, “What types of cases that Are related to my divorce can be heard in family court?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman continues his conversation with Marc Lesser, Founder and CEO of 3 companies, including the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Mindfulness teacher, executive coach, speaker, and facilitator. Author of 4 books, including “Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen.”

A listener writes in and asks, “I was ordered by the court to submit a Statement of Net Worth. Can I refuse? How will it affect my divorce case?” Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. continue their discussion on relationships, divorce and parenting. This discussion on the latest marriage and divorce statistics are shocking and here’s what you can do to prepare yourself.

Have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to get married but such a difficult process to get divorced? Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. discuss why this is and why it should be the other way around. They get into prenuptials, postnuptials, and the hard data on marriage and divorce statistics.

A listener asks, Can I get a divorce using a separation agreeement? Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points.

Do you know the difference between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce in your state. Matthew Brickman explains the difference between the two so you don’t get blindsided into your divorce mediation case.

Matthew Brickman describes how unexpectedly smooth a mediation can go to the point where the client will sometimes believe that they missed something. Can mediation truly be that groundbreaking or is there more to this?

 Matthew Brickman continues the discussion of alimony with Actor, Spokesperson, Musician RIO ROCKET as the Florida Alimony Reform Bill in the State of Florida continues to stall. Learn the ins and outs of alimony, child support and divorce so that you can walk into your next mediation armed with the knowledge to control your own destiny.

Actor, Spokesperson, Musician RIO ROCKET and Matthew Brickman continue their discussion of alimony as the Florida Alimony Reform Bill in the State of Florida continues to stall. They discuss how need versus ability is weighed and create a hypothetical scenario to show how the numbers would actually work out in determining alimony based on these factors.

Actor, Spokesperson, Musician RIO ROCKET joins Matthew Brickman to discuss what are the true ramifications of a long-term marriage with no foreseeable resolution to Lifetime Alimony via the Florida Alimony Reform Bill in the State of Florida.

Topics such as Florida Alimony Reform, Child Support and Spousal Support in Florida are pressing matters. Matthew Brickman and Andrea Reid Esq. discuss how agreements for these matters are negotiated according to Florida’s Income and Poverty Guidelines.

Topics such as Florida Alimony Reform, Child Support and Spousal Support in Florida are pressing matters. Matthew Brickman and Andrea Reid Esq. discuss how agreements for these matters are negotiated according to Florida’s Income and Poverty Guidelines.

The timeline for alimony reform in the state of Florida is a long, complicated one. Are you going to be paying alimony for a lifetime or is relief just around the corner? Matthew Brickman and Andrea Reid Esq. discuss recent events affecting the Florida Alimony Reform timeline.

A listener asks, What happens when a judge requests a mediator’s files? Is what happens in family mediation really confidential and private? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

A listener asks, I’m in a toxic marriage where domestic violence in involved. How do I get a divorce without making things worse? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

After a divorce who pays for student loans and a children’s credit cards? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Do you know if you’re in an at-fault state or not? What are the possible repercussions of committing infidelity if you are? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

I suspect my spouse is hiding assets or concealing income but can’t prove it, how is this handled in mediation? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Are you looking to prevent or protect? The child is entitled to frequent and continuing contact with both parents, it’s not yours to give. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points:

What happens in a safety-focus parenting plan when new safety issues arise other than those that the plan was created for? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points:

How can parenting plans focus on issues with child safety, absentee parents and a history of drug and alcohol abuse? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer one of their most profound questions about divorce as they go over several key points:

Can I move out of state with my children after a divorce is finalized? Can I move with the children temporarily for work, why or why not? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points

Is it possible to marry someone who is married in another state or country? If this happens what recourse do you have after you find out? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Community property is the marital pot of assets that are acquired during a marriage and which will also be split in the event of divorce. But is an inheritance and gifts also community property, why or why not?

The timeline for alimony reform in the state of Florida is a long, complicated one. Are you going to be paying alimony for a lifetime or is relief just around the corner?

So you’re getting a divorce. Do you know what will happen to your property? Don’t just wing it. If you are going through a breakup you need to know how division of one or more premarital homes works or you may have unexpected results.

So you’re getting a divorce. Do you know what will happen to your property? Don’t just wing it. If you are going through a breakup you need to know how division of one or more marital homes works or you may have unexpected results

Do you live in a equitable distribution state? That doesn’t mean equal or fair, it means “equitable” – so just what does that mean? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

What happens when your relationship has all the qualities of a marriage but without the legal sanction? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

If I Get Divorced Should I Change My Estate Plan? Do you know when and how often your estate plan, living will, and medical directives should be updated? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer one of their most profound questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Filing joint tax returns pending a divorce – something that your attorney, accountant or mediator may all be involved with but who makes the final decision on what’s best? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer one of their most profound questions about divorce as they go over several key points:

Can You Change Ownership Of Your Assets Pending A Divorce? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Should a financial advisor or forensic accountant be part of my divorce team? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

I don’t want the details of my divorce to be public. Is it possible to seal divorce filings? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

What are the most common reasons for a divorce that I should know of to protect my marriage? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Can you get a divorce simply because you want to move on? Well, that all depends. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Get ready to have your mind blown. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer one of their most profound questions about divorce as they go over several key points.

Last episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answered the question about how to get your adult child to therapy to work on the relationship. This episode is an interview with Matthew and his adult son on how they improved their relationship in therapy after a parenting plan expired.

In this episode of Mediate This! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell respond to someone in desperate need of guidance regarding their estranged daughter and how to find a resolution to reunite.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell interview esteemed Social-Organizational Psychologist Dr. Peter T. Coleman , author of the book, “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.”

What happens when someone falls behind in child support? Remember that child support is only a baseline. All those other additional expenses that come along with raising a child can really pile up so Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss solutions to handle arrearages.

Esteemed family law, trial and appellate attorney Matthew P. Barach returned to speak with Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell on how the Covid-19 Pandemic changed Family Law.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell interview esteemed Social-Organizational Psychologist Dr. Peter T. Coleman , author of the book, “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.”

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how those who pay child support can economize and manage these additional child support expenses and how they are negotiated and split among two parties in Mediation Agreements for Divorce & Paternity.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell interview esteemed family law trial and appellate attorney Matthew P. Barach, whose prestigious career includes winning two landmark family law cases in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Child support is only a baseline. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how additional medical expenses are split among two parties in Mediation Agreements for Divorce and Paternity during mediation.

Child support is only a baseline. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how additional child support expenses are negotiated and split among two parties in Mediation Agreements for Divorce & Paternity and what happens when one party fails to pay.

It is commonly misunderstood that child support is simply calculated as a percentage of income but this is in fact incorrect. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell break down all the components that go into calculating child support as Matthew breaks down the P.E.A.C.E. acronym.

In Mediate This! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell address all of your issues, questions and concerns regarding divorce, paternity, alimony and child custody (now known as timesharing). In this episode we discuss child custody which is now known as timesharing.

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell cover lifetime alimony and spousal support after a long marriage that ends in divorce. They also explore what happens when a divorced spouse is paying alimony and the recipient gets remarried.

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell cover how a business and its assets may be split during a divorce and how the value of a business started during a marriage is determined. Matthew and Sydney address all of your issues, questions and concerns regarding divorce.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how yearly timesharing can be split evenly for children raised in separate households. Learn how the choices made for the child’s entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about arrangements for transportation and exchange for children raised in separate households. Learn how the choices made for the child’s entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan.

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about how arrangements for transportation and exchange for children raised in separate households are handled in a parenting plan.

In this bonus episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your questions emailed into the show regarding mediation, divorce and paternity. In this episode we cover what a spouse may be entitled to regarding retirement funds.

Matthew and Sydney talk about distribution of timesharing through the holidays for children raised in separate households. Matthew and Sydney discuss creative options for timesharing in parenting plans.

In the first episode of 2021 Matthew Brickman speaks with longtime friend Kim Benedict who shares her story of her longtime marriage, raising children, separation and then successfully navigating through her divorce and co-parenting.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about time distribution of weekdays and weekends for children being raised in separate household. Matthew and Sydney discuss how the choices made for timesharing are handled in a parenting plan.

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about education for children being raised in separate household. Matthew and Sydney discusses how the choices made for enrollment in school are handled in a parenting plan.

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about how babysitting is handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans can be for co-parenting and how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like “custody”, “visitation” and “access.”

In November’s bonus episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your questions emailed into the show regarding mediation, divorce and paternity. Questions covered deal with divorce with and without an attorney and filing a divorce petition.

Matthew Brickman dives into parenting plans and why you probably need one. This useful document eliminates messy legal terms like “custody” and “visitation”, “access” and streamline raising children after separation or divorce.

Do you have a divorce action on your hands or a paternity action? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the difference between a divorce mediation and a paternity mediation and how you can come out on other side of either one much better.

Don’t go into mediation unprepared and have to live with a result you’re unhappy with. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the formula for going into mediation confident, prepared and ready to negotiate your way to a peaceful resolution.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the preparation process of a mediator, Hear stories of the preparation your mediator puts into mediating your case from the most nonsensical to borderline absurd.

In this bonus episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your questions emailed into the show regarding mediation, divorce and paternity. Questions covered deal with legal separation and divorce, no-fault and at-fault divorce, and divorce costs.

The conclusion of Matthew Brickman and his daughter Cassie’s discussion of the struggle within the Parent-Child Relationship in the circumstances surrounding divorce and separation.

Matthew is joined by his daughter Cassie to give their firsthand account of the struggle within the Parent-Child Relationship in the circumstances surrounding divorce and separation.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the 4 stages of a relationship as human beings meet and eventually move up the intimacy ladder. By the end of this podcast you’ll know if you are in the friend-zone, in love or in a power struggle.

In this bonus episode, family mediator Matthew Brickman explains how to setup, schedule and attend a virtual mediation session with iMediate Inc. to mediate your legal matter on our iChat platform from anywhere in the world.

In his discussion with Sydney Mitchell, Matthew Brickman, a Harvard Law School Negotiation Master Class and Harvard Business School’s Negotiation Mastery program graduate , explains how to use conflict to your advantage through negotiation.

A surprising look at how we view conflict and the way it affects how we approach solving conflict in our lives. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell give us a series of Quiz Questions that reveal how we relate to conflict, disputes and decision-making. Take the Quiz!

Gender Roles: What is the Tone and Role of the Man and the Woman in the Home today? Do traditional views of the role of mother and role of father in a family still work today? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss this and more…

Conflict Resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to a dispute. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell explain the 4 D’s within every conflict for those seeking the most peaceful resolution to the conflict in their life.

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell tell their separate personal stories and experiences with divorce and conflict. Both unique and completely different but yet share the common subject of conflict as they offer us their insight.

I’m so excited to speak with you on the subject of mediation through the Mediate This! podcast. I am a certified conflict resolution specialist who through mediation empowers people who are experiencing fear and chaos to find hope and peace.