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 • Paternity Cases and Rights • Parenting • Child Custody (Timesharing) • Alimony and Spousal Support • Child Support...
Sep 25, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 Sydney Mitchell. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without c...
Sep 11, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrick...
Aug 28, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 Mediate This! podcast will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, proper...
Aug 14, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 Mediate This! podcast will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, ...
Jul 31, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss the 4 stages of a relationship as human beings meet and eventually move through the phases of: Stage 1: Acquaintance Stage 2: The Intimacy Stage Stage 3: Loss of Intimacy Stage 4: A Business-Like Relationship By the end of this podcast you will be able to determine if you are in the friend-zone, in love or in a power struggle. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) • Paren...
Jul 17, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this bonus episode Matthew Brickman explains how to schedule and attend a virtual mediation session with iMediate Inc. where you can mediate your legal matter on his iChat platform from anywhere in the world. Items mentioned in the podcast: Calendar Pricing Structure Scheduler Selection Law Firm Scheduler Non-Law Firm Scheduler 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 ...
Jul 10, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the previous episode Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell demonstrated through Quiz Question(s) how we view conflict and the way it affects our approach to it. In this episode Matthew, a Harvard Law School Negotiation Master Class and Harvard Business School’s Negotiation Mastery program graduate, explains in detail how to use conflict to your advantage through negotiation. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) •...
Jul 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) • Parental Rights • Paternity Cases and Rights • Parenting • Child Custody/Time-sharing • Alimony and Spousal Support • Child Su...
Jun 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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? We live in an era where it is unclear of what is the role of the man and woman in the modern family. There is a general lack of understanding of the elementary family's functions which has impacted the effectiveness of creating lasting healthy relationships. Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell discuss how setting the tone...
Jun 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
What is Conflict Resolution? Definition: Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to a dispute or disagreement between them. Disputes can be for almost any reason: personal, financial, political, or emotional. There are 4 D's within every type of conflict as Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell explain for those who may have conflict in their life and wish to find the most peaceful solution to resolve it. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (co...
May 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 insight on how you can best resolve the conflict in your life peacefully in order to move forward. Their advice will help you deal with: • Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts) • Parental Rights • Paternity Cases and Rights • Parenting • Child Cu...
May 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce. 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 experiencin...
May 08, 2020•4 min
