Matthew Brickman, Sydney Mitchell

Mediate This!

Society EN ↓ 158 episodes

Through the art of storytelling, education and life experience, Matthew Brickman, President of iMediate Inc. and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator 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: MBrickman@iChatMediation.com

Author

Matthew Brickman, Sydney Mitchell

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.ichatmediation.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Do You Have An Enforcement Clause In Your Mediation Agreements to Cover Attorney Fees? 23.06.2023

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and s...

Can You Lock Yourself Into Non-Modifiable Alimony? (Discussion w/RIO ROCKET) 09.06.2023

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. 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 co...

Can The Spouse Who Makes More Money Ever Completely Avoid Spousal Payments (Alimony)? 26.05.2023

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: 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 you...

Whats the Difference Between Legal Custody Vs Full Custody? 12.05.2023

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: 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 you live in...

Notice of Related Cases: Know What It Is Before You Step Into A Courtroom 28.04.2023

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: 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 you live in. Don't...

Interview with Marc Lesser Part II: Author of Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen 14.04.2023

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.” If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professio...

Interview with Marc Lesser Part I: Keynote and Developer of the SIY Program within Google 31.03.2023

Matthew Brickman sits down to talk 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.” If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help...

The Court Ordered A Statement of Net Worth, Can I Refuse? 17.03.2023

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and statutes in th...

Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. The Latest Marriage & Divorce Statistics Will Shock You 03.03.2023

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. Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL and serves clients throughout the state of Flori...

Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. On Why Its Easy To Get Married, Hard To Get Divorced 17.02.2023

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. Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney prac...

Can I Get A Divorce Using A Separation Agreement? 03.02.2023

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: 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 you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professi...

The Main Differences Between a Contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce 20.01.2023

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 in your divorce mediation case. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a...

Did I Miss Something? Beating Expectations In Divorce Mediation 06.01.2023

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? If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a...

Did You Know? Every Dollar Of Alimony Reduces Child Support (Discussion w/RIO ROCKET) 23.12.2022

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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need pr...

How Need Vs Ability Is Weighed In Determining Alimony. Discussion With RIO ROCKET 09.12.2022

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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dis...

Can a 17 Year Marriage Result in Nearly 70 Years of Alimony? Discussion With RIO ROCKET 25.11.2022

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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1...

Interview with Andrea Reid Esq: How Florida Alimony Reform Can Be Successful 11.11.2022

Matthew Brickman and Andrea Reid Esq. discuss what it will take to get the Florida Alimony Reform Bill passed in the State of Florida today. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked i...

Interview with Andrea Reid Esq on Florida's Income and Poverty Guidelines in 2022 28.10.2022

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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Ca...

Interview with Andrea Reid Esq on Florida Alimony Reform in 2022 14.10.2022

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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@...

Is What Happens in Family Mediation Really Confidential and Private? 30.09.2022

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and statutes...

How to End a Toxic Marriage (Safely) 16.09.2022

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and statutes in the...

Who Pays For Adult Kids Expenses? 02.09.2022

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: 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 you live in. Don't take advice from anyone wh...

In the Case of Infidelity Does the Court Care Anymore? 19.08.2022

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: 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...

Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? Yes? But Can You Prove It! 05.08.2022

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: 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 you live in....

What is the Advantage of Mediating Virtually over In-Person? 15.07.2022

Virtual or in-person mediation: Is it just cost and time alone or are there other benefits that you should be aware of? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go 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 you live...

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