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If I'm Laid Off Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony While Waiting For a Modification?
A listener writes in and asks, "If I'm paying alimony and suddenly laid off, what do I do while waiting for a modification if I cannot afford to pay?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes ov
Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. On Law Changes in Parenting, Paternity and Timesharing
In 2023, there were a number of changes in the State of Florida in regard to almost everything under the umbrella of parenting. Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. deep-dive into these changes, what's good, what
Conversation With Rebecca Palmer Esq. On Current Divorce Trends
There's a little know statistic among the public but well known among divorce attorneys and mediators. January is the most common month for divorce, but why is that so? Matthew Brickman and family law attorney and mediator Rebecca Palmer Esq. go ben
Interview with Ginger Gentile - Director of Erasing Family - Part 2
Ginger Gentile is best known for directing "Erasing Family", which exposes the trauma children suffer when a loving parent is erased from their lives after divorce, a problem facing 22 million families in the US alone. The film was made after a
Interview with Ginger Gentile - Director of Erasing Family - Part 1
Ginger Gentile is best known for directing "Erasing Family", which exposes the trauma children suffer when a loving parent is erased from their lives after divorce, a problem facing 22 million families in the US alone. The film was made after a
Interview with CiCi Van Tine - Is My Valentine a Narcissist?
Carolyn CiCi Van Tine is a compassionate advisor and tenacious litigator with nearly 30 years of experience.CiCis practice is dedicated to all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting plans, child support, alimon
The Current Process for DIY Divorce and Paternity Action in Florida
A listener writes in and asks, "What is the current process for DIY Divorce and DIY Paternity Action in the State of Florida?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several key points:Assume
WAKE UP - It's Time!
Family Law & Divorce Mediator Matthew Brickman explains how seemingly small decisions we make in our lives can have a ripple effect on something much larger and how this correlates to our everyday lives. He references the 2004 film The Butterfly Effec
The Ins and Outs of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order QDRO
A listener writes in and asks, "What are the aspects of a QDRO that I need to know? Is this always court ordered or can one spouse initiate it?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several
Do I Have An Advantage If I Initiate The Divorce?
A listener writes in and asks, "Does the person who initiates a divorce bear any other advantage aside from that they may be better prepared?" Matthew Brickman answers your most frequently asked questions about divorce as he goes over several ke