Matthew Brickman, professional mediator and founder of iMediate Inc, presents educational series Mediation 101, explaining how a QDRO affects retirement plans in divorce.

Jupiter, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2013 -- Divorce can be a messy procedure for any couple, and the dividing up of assets can often be bitter and acrimonious. Because most individuals prefer not to spend large amounts of time with their estranged partners, Matthew Brickman created iMediate, a remote mediation service utilising a Cisco WebEx platform to moderate remote discussions and come to civil conclusions. Brickman has recently released a web series of educational segments on mediation, and the latest episode describes the concept of a QDRO and how it affects retirement accounts in a divorce.

Matthew explains that retirement account considerations use a QDRO, which stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order, to determine what assets each person has brought to the table and what assets will end up divided between both partners and in what proportions. The martial proportion of a retirement account is determined by an external, impartial expert, so it shouldn't interfere with the mediation process.

This episode is part of a broader series created by Brickman to address many of the most common questions that face him as a divorce mediator, covering a different range of topics each episode to educate separated couples on what to expect from mediation and how to approach it to get the best out of the experience.

A spokesperson for Matthew Brickman explained, "Matthew is an expert in divorce mediation and his priority is a fair, impartial service that respects the views of each person and aims to bring them to a binding agreement outside of court proceedings, which is often in the best interests of both people. Ending a divorce agreeably and swiftly based on fair practices is the quickest and most effective way of dividing up assets and visitors to the site watching the video can check Matthew's mediation calendar to book his next available session and discuss the issues."

About Matthew Brickman
Matthew Brickman has mediated hundreds of small claims, civil, and family cases involving disputes between couples with children, building contractors, small business mergers, bedding stores, auto accidents through State Farm Insurance, landscaping companies, neighbor disputes construction companies and even home owners associations. He is also experienced in the landlord/tenant market, insurance companies, nursing homes, municipalities and even fire departments. For more information please visit: http://www.ichatmediation.com

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The service from Matthew Brickman offers controlled online video conferencing environments to effectively mediate legal disputes and avoiding costly court litigation

Jupiter, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2013 -- In family disputes over inheritance, divorce, property or in broader civil law cases, going to court can be cripplingly expensive for those on average incomes particularly as many cases become prolonged and so the expenses increase proportionality. In these cases, it is in everyone's interest to find a solution, and Matthew Brickman has found an effective means by which to mediate such situations through the medium of online video conferencing through his company's service, iChatMediation, offering family mediation in Florida.

The company uses Cisco's WebEx communication platform to provide high quality live video conferencing services so that clients can air their grievances and negotiate their terms from the comfort of their own homes. As well as allowing individuals to be more relaxed and open in the protection of their own space, these systems have also proven invaluable in cases with active restraining orders or protection orders.

Matthew Brickman is a supreme court certified civil family mediator, and his company iMediate Inc consists of a team of highly experienced mediators who are always training to stay on the cutting edge of the law as it evolves and changes.

A spokesperson for iMediate explained, "Matthew has been an active expert in Florida family mediation for years, working in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Court in South Florida since 2009 and 2006 respectively. According to Florida Statute 61, couples who reside in the State of Florida, have children and file for divorce, must attend mediation with or without an attorney. This being the case, there is no need to feel threatened, isolated or out of one's comfort zone during the process. This is where iMediate's unique service is invaluable- it protects the interests and wellbeing of its clients through a process designed to reach the best solution in civil family disputes."

About Matthew Brickman
Matthew Brickman has mediated a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. With several hundred successful mediations under his belt these cases have involved disputes in both the household and the workplace. His experience in mediating extends to disputes among small businesses, building contractors, business mergers, auto accidents through State Farm Insurance, landscaping disputes, and disagreements between real estate agents. He has settled disputes in the landlord/tenant segment, between insurance companies, fire departments as well as municipalities. For more information, please visit: http://www.MatthewBrickman.com

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