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Latest Episodes

If I'm Laid Off Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony While Waiting For a Modification?
April 19, 2024

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
April 05, 2024

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
March 22, 2024

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
March 08, 2024

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
February 23, 2024

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?
February 09, 2024

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
January 26, 2024

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!
January 12, 2024

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
December 29, 2023

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?
December 15, 2023

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