PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - s4story -- Mediation attorney and MediateThis! Podcast host Matthew Brickman welcomes mortgage executive Ryan D. Brown for a focused, practical conversation on one of the most emotionally and financially charged issues couples face: protecting property and real estate interests in marriage and divorce.

In Episode 138 of the MediateThis! Podcast, Brickman and Brown walk listeners through the real world risks, smart planning strategies, and common blind spots surrounding home ownership when relationships change. The episode highlights how proactive structure, not panic, protects long term financial footing.

Watch the episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiYtpkiJwvM



The discussion covers:

• How property ownership is legally viewed inside marriage
• Mistakes couples make when adding or removing a spouse from title
• Mortgage and refinance risks during separation
• Why early financial coordination matters more than late legal battles
• Steps engaged and married couples can take now to reduce future disputes

Ryan D. Brown serves as Branch Manager, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Divisional Vice President for the Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart offices of Cross Country Mortgage. His team has been named Best Lender in Palm Beach County by The Palm Beach Post for five consecutive years and Best Lender in the Treasure Coast for 2025. Drawing from decades of lending experience, Brown explains how mortgage structure, title decisions, and loan timing can dramatically affect outcomes in both marriage and divorce.

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Brickman guides the conversation through a mediator's lens, emphasizing clarity, documentation, and informed decision making over conflict escalation. The episode reinforces a central theme of the MediateThis! platform: disputes shrink when knowledge grows.

Listeners gain a grounded look at how legal process and lending reality intersect, and why coordinated planning between legal and financial professionals can prevent costly surprises.4

Listen on Buzzsprout:
https://mediatethis.buzzsprout.com/990391/episodes/17989693-safeguarding-property-in-marriage-divorce-with-ryan-d-brown-best-lender-in-palm-beach-treasure-coast

About MediateThis! Podcast:
Hosted by Matthew Brickman, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, the MediateThis! Podcast offers in-depth conversations on mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation strategies. The podcast aims to provide listeners with the knowledge to navigate their own disputes and legal challenges effectively.

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