Legal Lounge

Domestic violence in a marriage is a very difficult situation to be in, especially when there are kids involved. For this episode, I interviewed a past client who decided to divorce her husband of over 20 years after she filed a domestic violence protection order. She shares her journey of finding Modern Legal, choosing mediation to avoid going to trial in a courtroom,, and the honest ups and down...

If you’re looking to sell your home during a divorce, this episode is for you! Theresa sat down with Karyn Porter and Lori Hawkins of the Porter Hawkins Group to discuss why you should hire a CDRE® instead of just any real estate agent, making sure both parties get equity from the sale, and handling sensitive cases such as domestic violence. About Porter Hawkins Group Listing a home during a divor...

During your initial separation, the question of what to do with your marital home can be filled with emotions, financial questions, and uncertainty. In this episode, we’re joined by Ashlyn Gift, a Loan Officer with American Security Mortgage., as she shares everything you need to know about removing your spouse’s name from the mortgage, how spousal support payments affect your loan qualification,...

The process of getting separated or divorced has a ripple effect across many aspects of your life, especially your finances. In this episode, we’re joined by Gabriella E. Martinelli, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Divorce Specialist®, and Founder of Ever After Wealth®, to discuss why having a CDFA on your team can be a huge asset to secure your financial future during a divorce....

If you’re in the middle of a divorce, or currently considering one, this episode is for you! Divorce can be simple and painless, or it can be riddled with emotions and drawn-out litigation. Most fall somewhere in between, so in this episode, Theresa Viera and Sabrina Frenette from Modern Legal share what to expect in a divorce, how to manage complicated emotions, and what it might look like to sta...

Planning a wedding, deciding when you’ll grow your family, or dreaming up a kid-free vacation for you and your partner are all the fun and exciting aspects of family planning! But what about planning for you and your family to be legally protected? That’s where legal planning comes in. In this episode, we’re covering how prenups, estate planning, power of attorney, and more can all ensure you have...

The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution.  Modern Legal is a famil...