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

What happens in a safety-focused 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: 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...

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 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....

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and statutes in t...

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: Assume nothing. Know who you are before you get married.  Know who you're getting married to.  Know the laws and statutes in t...

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? 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. ...

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 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....

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. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points: Assume nothing. Know who...

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. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your most frequently asked questions about divorce as they go over several key points: Assume nothing. Know who yo...

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

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: 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 t...

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 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 a...

Should You Continue to File Joint Tax Returns Pending a Divorce?  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 who isn't...

Can You Change Ownership Of Your Assets Pending A Divorce?  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 who isn't a lega...

Should a financial advisor or forensic accountant be part of my divorce team? 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 who...

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 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 ad...

What are the most common reasons for a divorce that I should know of to protect my marriage? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer their 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...

Can you get a divorce simply because you want to move on? Well, that all depends. What state do you live in? Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer their 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&ap...

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: 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 professional in the sta...

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 almost 24 year adult son. They discuss how they improved their relationship in therapy after a parenting plan expired. They also talk about how Matthew helped his son and his son's mother negotiate t...

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. 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 ce...

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." Dr. Peter T. Coleman holds a Ph. D. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. He is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University where he holds a joint-appointment at...

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 and how they are negotiated among two parties in Mediation Agreements for Child Support, Divorce & Paternity . If you ha...

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. Mr. Barach's prestigious career includes winning two landmark family law cases in the Commonwealth pertaining to the New Alimony Reform Act and child custody - removal of a minor child from the Commonwealth ( George v...

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." Dr. Peter T. Coleman holds a Ph. D. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. He is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University where he holds a joint-appointment at...