Modern Family Matters

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with family law attorney, Kimberly Brown, to discuss the cultural and religious stigmas that have historically clouded divorce with a sense of shame, and why it's time to shed this thinking and view divorce through a healthier lens. In this interview, Kimberly discusses the following: •    Is Guilt Different Than Shame?  •    How divorce tends to put pe...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with attorney, Caryn Jones, to discuss how divorcing spouses can adequately prepare for mediation in order to reach agreements on issues that need resolution in order to finalize a divorce, such as child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and property division. In this interview, Caryn addresses the following: •    What is Mediation?  • ...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with attorney, Allison Harper, to talk through the common problem areas for co-parents who are trying to plan spring break for their children, and steps that can be taken to eliminate conflict and stress for all involved. In this interview, Allison discusses the following: •    The importance of understanding and complying with your parenting plan before you...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Psychotherapist, Dr. Foojan Zeine, to talk through the different emotional stages of divorce, and tips for how divorcing couples can individually process these emotions in a way that replaces resentment and anger with acceptance and forgiveness. In this interview, Foojan discusses the following: •    The psychological process of divorce can be complex a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Pacific Cascade's Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss the relationship between bankruptcy and divorce cases, and important tips to keep in mind when filing to help ensure a smooth process on both fronts. In this episode, Darin discusses the following: •    The different types of bankruptcies and how they interact with a divorce case  • ...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Grant Johnstone, and his team of financial advisors at Miracle Mile Advisors, to discuss pertinent questions that they wish their clients would have brought to them before negotiating and finalizing their divorce settlement. In this episode, Grant and his team discuss the below topics: •    How Important are the Impa...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Attorney, Sabrina Owen, to discuss tried and true attorney tips on how to create the most effective visitation and parenting plan schedules that will stand the test of time, reduce conflict, and set your child up for success. In this interview, Sabrina and Steve discuss the following: •    Why it’s important that your parenting plan is created with your...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Marie-Eve Gagnon, to discuss factors that can result in sleep challenges for children, and how co-parents can work together across households to create environments that support healthy sleep patterns. In this interview, Marie-Eve and Steve discuss the following: •    Why do children have problems falling asleep or staying asleep in two...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Behavior Coach and best-selling author, Gail Rudolph , to discuss how you can set healthy boundaries while navigating divorce, and control your own power dynamic not only in separation, but in co-parenting relationships. In this interview, Gail and Steve discuss the following: •     How Can we Harness Power, Control and Personal Choice in Difficult Situ...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Attorney, Robert Howell, to discuss how military benefits are typically addressed in a dissolution case, and important things to know to help protect your rights and prepare for the process. Robert and Steve discuss the following: Why rules for military divorces differ from non-military divorces. Can you even divorce an active member of the military? Un...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Student and Parent Coach, Dr. Jeannine Jannot, to discuss how a high achieving culture can result in a disintegrated student, and how co-parents can work together to find a healthy balance for their child. In this episode, Jeannine and Steve cover the following:  •  Today’s high achievement culture, how it impacts our kids and families, and how divorce...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with parenting coach and interventionist, Aaron Huey, to discuss how separated parents can work together to provide support for a child who is struggling with addiction. If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.landerholmlaw.com. To further connect with Aaro...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Attorney, Alan Nieczyporuk, and Billing Manager, Claudia Preciado, to discuss how hiring a bilingual attorney can help Spanish-speaking clients avoid misunderstandings with their attorney when discussing legal, financial and other personal matters within their case. This interview is discussed in both English and Spanish, and explores the following topi...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you left a former teaching profession to care for your children, or took a break to pursue other career options, returning to teaching can be more challenging than going back to work in other fields.   Join us for our podcast as we sit down with the Chair of Teacher Education at Lewis and Clark's Graduate School of Education and Counseling, Kimberly Campbell, to discu...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as our Lead Paralegal, Lisa Parsons, sits down to discuss frequently asked questions surrounding child support laws and calculations in Oregon. In this episode, Lisa and Steve answer the following: •    What is child support, and when can it be ordered?  •    How is the amount of child support set?  •    Can the amount of child support deviate from the guideline amount?  •...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Patent Attorney, J. Curtis Edmondson, to discuss intellectual property, what it is, and common issues that clients face in divorce and estate planning cases. In this podcast, Curtis and Steve discuss the following: •    Understanding What Constitutes Intellectual Property  •    Issues That Can Arise When Dividing Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Trad...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Attorney, Triston Dallas, to discuss trusts, what they're used for, how they're created, and when you should consider one. In this podcast, Triston and Steve discuss the following: •    What are the roles of a grantor, beneficiary, and trustee?  •    What does the process of creating a trust look like?  •    What types of assets can go into a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Behavior Analyst, Chris Messina, to discuss how co-parents can help their children handle uncertainty amidst and the ever-changing rules and expectations as the school year approaches. Chris and Steve will be discussing the following:    •    Current mandates and state advisories, and how this impacts kids going back to school.  •    How co-parents can...

Send us Fan Mail Behavior Analyst, Chris Messina of Precision Parenting , provides insight for co-parents with a special needs child, and how they can reduce conflict by committing to alignment and open communication. In this interview, Chris and Steve discuss the following: •    What do we mean by “a child with special needs”? •    Why children with special needs are at a higher risk for poor out...

Send us Fan Mail Attorney, Abby Cettel, explains the ins and outs of premarital agreements, what they can (and cannot) accomplish, and when you should consider creating one. In this podcast, Steve and Abby answer the following: Who should get a premarital agreement? Are they only for the wealthy? Does a premarital agreement mean we don’t trust each other? What kinds of things do premarital agreeme...

Send us Fan Mail Residential Mortgage Lender and Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Katie Walsh, talks through the relationship between divorce and mortgages, and important timetables and tips to be aware of. Katie and Steve discuss the following in this episode: •    Challenges that a divorce brings to refinancing your home loan or getting a new mortgage.  •    Tips for how to improve your a...

Send us Fan Mail Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, explains what a parenting plan is, and why it's important to have a long-term mindset when creating one with your co-parent. Lewis and Steve discuss the following:    •            How a parenting plan differs from a visitation schedule.  •            Are parenting plans required and who creates them?  •            Things to include in a we...

Send us Fan Mail Attorney, Triston Dallas, breaks down all of the important components of one of the most common estate planning documents: a last will and testament. Triston and Steve answer the following in this episode: ·         What is a will? ·         What makes a will legally valid? ·         How is a will legally executed and witnessed? ·         What different components can be included...

Send us Fan Mail Attorney, Natalie Thorp, discuss how to get the most out of your client/attorney relationship during a family law matter. Natalie and Steve cover the following: What should you expect from your attorney during your case? What are the legal duties your attorney owes you during your case? Attorney confidentiality and why it’s important to you Why competence, diligence, promptness an...

Send us Fan Mail Behavior Analyst, Chris Messina, sits down with us to discuss how parents can tackle difficult co-parenting hurdles this summer and collaborate effectively. The following is discussed in this podcast: Tools and tips to work through your summer parenting schedule with your ex-spouse.  Similarities between business partners and co-parents. What a Business Plan looks like for co-pare...