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Child support is only a baseline. What about all those other additional expenses that come along with raising a child such as school uniforms and supplies and so on?  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...

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 pertaining to the New Alimony Reform Act and child custody - removal of a minor child from the Commonwealth ( George v George and Miller v Miller ). Mr. Barach has been ranked as a Top 10 Fam...

Child support is only a baseline. What about all those other additional expenses that come along with raising a child such as medical, daycare, aftercare, summer camp, activities and so on?  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...

Child support is only a baseline. What about all those other additional expenses that come along with raising a child such as daycare, aftercare, summer camp, activities and so on?  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...

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 and how important timesharing is in determining the total amount of child support you will pay or receive. If you have a m...

In Mediate This! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell address all of your issues, questions and concerns regarding divorce, paternity, alimony and child custody/timesharing.  In this episode we discuss one of the most popular topics in family law: child custody which is now known as timesharing. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com...

In this bonus episode of Mediate This! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss 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. Learn more about non-modifiable alimony and need vs ability. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional...

In Mediate This! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell address all of your issues, questions and concerns regarding divorce, paternity, alimony and child custody/timesharing.  In this episode we 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. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professiona...

Primary and Secondary Designation in Florida No Longer Exists. So Now What? Building again upon the previous episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how one time there was primary and secondary designation in Florida for co-parenting and timesharing, but this no longer exists. Therefore in every parenting plan will be a section "Designation for Legal Purposes" for state and...

Building upon the previous episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about permission to travel intrastate, interstate and out of country with children being raised in separate households. Matthew and Sydney discusses how the choices made for what essentially is the child's entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate al...

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about arrangements for transportation, pickup and exchange for children being raised in separate household. Matthew and Sydney discusses how the choices made for what essentially is the child's entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like &q...

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 and assets where things may become more complex than they appear on the surface. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then vi...

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about sharing time throughout the holidays for children being raised in separate household. Matthew and Sydney discusses how the choices made for what essentially is the child's entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like "custody&quot...

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 uses a real story to demonstrate how to successfully apply the tools discussed on MediateThis! in matters of divorce, paternity, timesharing and co-parenting....

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about sharing time between weekdays and weekends for children being raised in separate household. Matthew and Sydney discusses how the choices made for what essentially is the child's entire childhood are handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like "custod...

 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. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like "custody", "visitation", "access" and streamlin...

In this episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell talk about how babysitting is handled in a parenting plan. Discover how useful parenting plans are, how they eliminate all the messy legal terms like "custody", "visitation", "access" and streamline the process of raising children after separation or divorce. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need p...

In November's bonus episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your questions emailed into the show regarding mediation, divorce and paternity. Questions covered in this episode: 1. What are the advantages of Having An Attorney vs Not Having an attorney? 2. Is it to my advantage to file a Divorce Petition before my spouse? If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need profe...

In this episode Matthew Brickman dives into what a parenting plan is, what it looks like and why you probably need one. Discover how this useful document can eliminate all the messy legal terms like "custody", "visitation", "access" and streamline the process of raising children after separation or divorce. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need profe...

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. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) • Parental Rights • Paternity Cases...

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. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) • Parental Rights • Pate...

Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the preparation process of a mediator and some of the unbelievable scenarios that can arise in conflict and disputes in divorce, paternity and business matters. Hear stories of how much preparation your mediator puts into mediating your case from the most nonsensical to borderline absurd as told by family law mediator Matthew Brickman and his co-host Sy...

In this bonus episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell answer your questions emailed into the show regarding mediation, divorce and paternity. Questions covered in this episode: 1. What is the difference between Legal Separation and Divorce ? 2. What is the difference between a No-Fault Divorce and At-Fault ? 3. How much does the Average Divorce Cost with lawyers and without? If you have a mat...

Part 2 and 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. As discussed in previous episodes Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell have told their separate personal stories and experiences with divorce and conflict. Both unique and completely different. The Medi...

As discussed in previous episodes Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell have told their separate personal stories and experiences with divorce and conflict. Both unique and completely different. In this episode 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. The Med...