Modern Arizona

Send us Fan Mail Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell sits down with attorney Billie Tarascio to discuss the Gilbert Goons, sentencing guidelines, why the Goons are NOT charged as gang members, and why they are getting probation. Rachel addresses why charges were declined with regards to some youth alleged to have been involved in assaults, why kidnapping is the theory for the Preston Lord Mur...

Send us Fan Mail When an order of protection threatened to keep a parent from seeing his children for two years, how did his attorney resolve the situation? In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio is joined by Kylie Bigelow, Managing Attorney at Modern Law, to discuss a highly controversial case that garnered significant online attention involvin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes back Matson Browning, a certified gang expert and former police detective, to discuss the alarming case of the Gilbert Goons and its progress. Browning and Tarascio dive into the police report on the Connor Jarnagan attack, revealing significant implications for the ongoing investigations into gang activi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s an election year, and so important to get involved in the local scene affecting your family life. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Aaron Accurso, a candidate for Gilbert City Council, to discuss his vision for the town. Accurso emphasizes his commitment to serving the community, highlighting his family's long-term residen...

Send us Fan Mail How does a victim win in court in a domestic violence situation? By having an  attorney-tested strategy and using the law to prove your case. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Riverside County California litigation attorney Rachel King as they take on the intricacies of crafting a winning litigation strategy for domestic violence vi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s hard to talk with an ex under emotionally charged circumstances, yet moms and dads still need to coordinate schedules for the kids while keeping down the drama. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some kind of tool to keep everyone on track and still civil? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio is joined by Tracy Krall, a former family law attorney...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio welcomes Lalani Hunsaker, a first-time political candidate running for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 14. As a party outlier running on the Republican side, Lalani kicks off the conversation explaining why local residents are seeing controversial campaign signs featuring an unfl...

Send us Fan Mail Is parental alienation real? Definitely, says Madison Wellborne, who discusses how her mother manipulated her into rejecting her father through false accusations and lies, leading to long-lasting emotional and psychological effects. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio and Madison explore the effects of parental alienation on children, including anxi...

Send us Fan Mail What makes for an abusive marriage? In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Belle Blake Phillips, a divorced mom, domestic violence survivor, and recent internet sensation who shares her shocking stories and the red flags of an abusive relationship. While she was taken by surprise by sudden online fame, she found her stories connecting with leg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Gina Godbehere, candidate for Maricopa County Prosecutor, to discuss local crime and the justice system. The conversation begins with a focus on the Gilbert Goons, a group recently classified as a gang, and the complications of prosecuting their crimes without sufficient evidence to prove gang-relat...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Modern Divorce Host and Attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Jennie Gage, who found herself divorced and broke after adhering to traditional wife roles dictated by her Mormon faith. Jennie recounts her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to a domestic violence advocate and social media influencer. She emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and sha...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Colonel Frank Milstead, a 25-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department and candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. They delve into Frank's extensive law enforcement background, his leadership roles, and his vision for improving the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and m...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Modern Law attorney Hannah Bustos who opens up about her victim advocacy work in Mississippi and how it still influences her work in family law. The conversation also covers her personal experience with divorce and why she takes a special interest in building strong relationships with her clients. Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Should teens be allowed to choose which parent they want to live with? And how do step parents manage their spouse’s kids effectively? These are just some of the burning questions that get answered in latest episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, where host Billie Tarascio sits down with experienced attorney and divorced mom Ruby Becker to explore the intricacies of family law and...

Send us Fan Mail It’s primary season in Arizona, and this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast features Mike Crawford, retired law enforcement officer and candidate for sheriff in Maricopa County. Host Billie Tarascio and Crawford explore the challenge of running for sheriff, including Mike's motivations, his law enforcement career, his campaign journey and the unchecked teen violence that h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio delves into the controversial Ruby Franke case with guests Beth Griffith, a true crime podcaster, and Jennie Gage, a social media influencer. Both guests bring unique perspectives as former members of the Mormon church. They explore the intersection of religion, parenting, and the extreme measures that led to Ruby...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio invites city council candidate Noah Mundt to unpack the intricacies of Gilbert, Arizona's political scene. Facing the stakes of an election where four candidates vie for two crucial seats, Mundt underlines the urgent need for non-affiliated voters to participate and curb the risks of voter disengage...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast we take a trip into the emotional and legal intricacies of divorce, with Modern Law attorney Chris Duren who joins host Billie Tarascio to talk about what happens in a divorce case behind the scenes. With over two decades of expertise in divorce litigation, Chris unveils the often-overlooked human elements that shape these legal battle...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in court constantly battling a vindictive ex? How do you fight back and win?  In this very important episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Lisa Johnson, a high conflict parenting strategist and legal abuse expert. This discussion is essential listening for anyone caught in a divorce with an ex whose goal is to ruin you emotionally and f...

Send us Fan Mail Should teens be allowed – by law – to decide which parent they should live with after a divorce? Legislators are looking at a bill in Arizona that may upset some divorcing parents who find themselves with no parenting time even though they are considered “fit parents.” This episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, with host Billie Tarascio, features Laura Chapman, a seasoned family...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening special edition episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Matson Browning, an expert in gang enforcement, to dissect the complexities of the Gilbert Goons case. Browning’s background brings much-needed clarity to the criteria for classifying what constitutes a gang, shedding light on the case's intricacies, including the co...

Send us Fan Mail Mixing up two families is no small task. Why are some people good at it, and others not so much? In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast with host Billie Tarascio, we’re cutting through the sugar-coated advice and serving up some honest wisdom with Lori and Dave Sims of Nacho Kids They’ve mastered the art of blending—not in the kitchen, but in life. 🎧 Listening highlights:...

Send us Fan Mail Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio welcomes parenting coach and divorce expert, Christina McGhee , who shares her practical advice and top parenting strategies to help children through the monumental changes divorce brings. This week’s episode starts with a powerful example, with McGhee emphasizing early and effective support for parents, and how it can dramatically improve outco...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio digs into the world of family law for professional athletes, who have to closely guard their privacy and money matters during the legal process. She is joined by an expert in the field, family law attorney Rich Harris and founder of the Harris Law Firm in Colorado, who has built a unique system to protect his high...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio,  sits down with Natalie DiBernardo, a candidate for Mayor in Gilbert, the well-heeled Phoenix suburb at the crossroads of a public safety crisis after gangs of affluent teens terrorized their peers, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old. DiBernardo shares her reasons for jumping into the...