Mediate This!
Through the art of storytelling, education and life experience, Matthew Brickman, President of iMediate Inc. and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator along with his co-host Sydney Mitchell 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: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 137
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Dr. Peter T. Coleman Discusses How Modern Journalism Created Toxic Polarization
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. C…
What Are Child Support Arrears And How Are They Handled?
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 Barach Esq. On How The Pandemic Changed Family Law
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 prestigiou…
Interview with Dr. Peter T. Coleman "The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization"
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. C…
How to Deal With Unexpected Additional Child Support Expenses
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 Mitc…
Interview with Matthew Barach Esq. on Landmark Family Law Case in MA
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 Comm…
How Are Medical Expenses For the Child Handled In a Divorce?
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 …
Child Support: Without Primary And Secondary Parenting Who Pays What?
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 …
How Is Your Child Support Amount Calculated?
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 g…
Is it Possible to Get Full Custody of a Child?
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 discu…
Do I Have to Pay Alimony or Spousal Support For Life? (BONUS)
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 whe…
How is a Business Split During a Divorce?
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…
Parenting Plans: How is Timesharing Split Evenly With 365 Days in a Year?
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 sec…
Do I Need Permission to Leave the State or Go Overseas With My Child?
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. Ma…
How Does Transportation and Exchange of Children Work in a Parenting Plan?
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 …
In Divorce Am I entitled to Half of my Spouse's Retirement? (BONUS)
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 entit…
Creative Options for Handling Holiday Timesharing in a Parenting Plan
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…
Tools To Successfully Navigate Through The Challenges Of Divorce And Paternity in 2021
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 thr…
18. Weekdays & Weekends In a Parenting Plan How Does That Work?
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 choice…
17. Education: Who Chooses The Schools In A Parenting Plan
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 …