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 professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you ne...
Feb 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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 Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicia...
Jan 20, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th J...
Jan 06, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479 Ma...
Dec 23, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call ...
Dec 09, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked...
Nov 25, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qua...
Nov 11, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 Call (877) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who...
Oct 28, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479 Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family an...
Oct 14, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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 in the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which...
Sep 30, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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 state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're get...
Sep 16, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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 who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in. If you have a matter, disagr...
Sep 02, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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 you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting m...
Aug 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and l...
Aug 05, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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 in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting marri...
Jul 15, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 statutes in the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which y...
Jul 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting ...
Jun 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married ...
Jun 03, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which yo...
May 20, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which yo...
May 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and statutes in the state you live in. Don't take a...
Apr 22, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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. Know the laws and statutes in the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal prof...
Apr 08, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and statutes in the state y...
Mar 25, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 you are before you get married. Know who you're getting married to. Know the laws and statutes in the state you ...
Mar 11, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 statutes in the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're g...
Feb 25, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in...
Jan 28, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 and statutes in the state you live in. Don't take advice from anyone who isn't a legal professional in the s...
Jan 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in. If you have a matter, disagreement, o...
Dec 31, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in. If you have a matter, disagreement, or disp...
Dec 17, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 isn't a legal professional in the state in which you're getting married and living in. If you have a matter, di...
Dec 03, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
