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Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of high-conflict divorce on the Modern Divorce Podcast, where we tackle a pressing issue head-on: Parental Alienation. Today's important espisode features Reunification Family Therapist, Cathy Himlin, of Himlin Consulting, teaming up with family law attorney and host, Billie Tarascio, to unpack the elements of this complex phenomenon and equip you with the...

Send us Fan Mail How can a well-known personality test help make your life smoother, influence and negotiate your divorce, and give you turbo power with dealing with kiddos, family and worklife? Meet Tracy O'Malley, who shares the nine powerful personality types of the Enneagram system with Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio in today's episode. Tracy taught all the attorneys at...

Send us Fan Mail As many as 75% of divorces are filed by women: are they getting what they need and want? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio joins Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, to talk about the latest trends in divorce including elements that can turn a bad divorce agreement into something that works for both sides now and in the future.    For instance,...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of "Modern Divorce," host Billie Tarascio delves into the captivating world of a long-running TLC reality show centered around Kody Brown and his four wives. While bigamy is unquestionably illegal, this polygamist family has somehow navigated the complexities of plural marriage from their home base in Arizona.  Join Billie and Sarah Encarnacion...

Send us Fan Mail What is custodial interference and how is this used to keep one parent away from another? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio, along with Modern Law contributor (and mom) Nancy Conrad, discuss in depth a unique custodial interference case from Arizona, where a teenage son, Blaze Thibaudeau, was abruptly taken out of state and into the wilderness by h...

Send us Fan Mail After a long-time marriage, how do you juggle the emotional needs of the kids after a divorce while rebuilding your life? Joining Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio is Zach Dees, a business owner who found himself divorcing two years ago after running out of options to fix his marriage. In today's episode, Zach talks about how he navigates the muddy world of single d...

Send us Fan Mail When a Maryland judge, who recognized the signs of domestic violence in a divorce proceding, ruled against a father, he had little idea that he would be shot to death in his driveway just hours later. Elsewhere, in Arizona, a judge asked for an armed guard to be present at all times in the divorce courtroom, yet the children of the marriage were still allowed to stay with dad with...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce Coach Karen McMahon is back,  bringing receipts with real-world high conflict divorce strategies.  In this episode, Karen and Modern Divorce Podcast host Billie Tarascio, who are both seasoned pros when it comes to handling divorce drama, dive deep into a topic that hits home for many parents: how to talk to your kids about divorce when things are blowing up. Billie and Ka...

Send us Fan Mail Have you left a relationship with a coercive controller? Is your child going between your home and the home of the coercive controller? What can you do about it, and how can you manage it both personally and in the court? Is your child exhibiting fear? Look for the hidden signs manifested in sadness, anger, high-achieving, or dissociating. These are some of the areas we talk about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with an Arizona father of four, Ken Crockett, who talks about his long court battle to get regular - and fair - parenting time with his kids. Ken is a moderator who helps others navigating similar situations on the Modern Divorce Facebook Group. Ken's ex moved out of town, making a 50-50 split impossibl...

Send us Fan Mail Cinderella's wicked stepmom may have set the mold for the concept of bad step parents, but the reality is, once a mom and dad are divorced and repartnered with a new step parent, it's possible to work out the daily issues once everyone understands how to stay in their own lane. But do they? In today's Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio joins her mom Nancy...

Send us Fan Mail It's blended family month at the Modern Divorce Podcast, and host Billie Tarascio joins with two experienced parents who've got a system you can use to make your blended family life more successful - and sane. It's hard enough raising a family under any circumstances, but blending a family can be an especially difficult process as you build relationships between ste...

Send us Fan Mail Today's podcast gives you a peek behind the scenes at Modern Law with Client Advocate Kendra Stephanski, who is typically the first contact people speak with when they call Modern Law for help.  In this episode, we hear about Kendra's work on the DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) where she explains why she believes in it and how she's driving the eff...

Send us Fan Mail Finding a way to escape the unending stress of divorce can be a very real issue. The stress begins to take a toll on your body, creating mental and physical impacts. A couple glasses of wine might be an easy fix, but that's temporary, and doesn't solve the problem. Then along comes Morgan Rysdon , our guest today on the Modern Divorce Podcast who tells host Billie Tarasc...

Send us Fan Mail After divorce, it's not so uncommon for a child to pick the parent they want to be with,  and avoid - or even stop speaking to  - the other. In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and emotionally charged topic of parental alienation. Join us as we explore the nuances of this issue and discuss its impact on families, legal proceedings, and the lives of children caught...

Send us Fan Mail What does a legal paraprofessional do, and why is this new professional designation saving people money? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks about the behind the scenes work that goes into managing the divorce process with Legal Paraprofessional Rebekah Chapman. As part of the support team at Modern Law, she works directly with attorneys and c...

Send us Fan Mail Tough guys need a break sometimes. Since men are often encouraged from an early age to suppress their emotions, it can significantly and detrimentally affect their emotional intelligence. Studies show this can affect their earning power as well. So how do you fix that? Dr. Audra Horney, a Mesa, Arizona-based psychologist, says her clientele is mostly men who need to find a safe sp...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Carolyn Kurle joins Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio to talk about the mental and emotional challenges that come with a divorce, like knowing when to leave, understanding your urge to stay, and when it's okay to let yourself off the hook for decisions made when you first decided to marry. It's a complicated process, but one Dr. Kurle says is pressured by f...

Send us Fan Mail "Leave him," they say (Or her, as the case may be) when there's violence and abuse involved. It's not a switch you can turn off easily, says Dr. Lisa Fontes, who specializes in trainings to resolve domestic violence cases and abuse. In today's podcast, with host Billie Tarascio of Modern Law, Dr. Fontes talks about the very complicated issues involving dom...

Send us Fan Mail Today's podcast episode features Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio talking with our featured guest, Shane Ross , the latest addition to the talented team of attorneys at Modern Law. Shane arrives with an impressive track record in commercial real estate, which is proving to be an invaluable background for those who are divorcing. Understanding real estate is crucial in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening podcast dealing with couples who, Modern Divorce Host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio,  talks with Arizona's leading military divorce legal expert, Tucson-based attorney Matt Randle, as they delve into the complex legal world of military divorces. Matt answers the questions, and more, about such things as: 1. What happens when one party is deployed...

Send us Fan Mail Lacking the funds to hire an attorney is a big problem in the U.S., but a new alternative to using an attorney for your divorce was recently made legal in Arizona. Combining the detail work and "heavy lifting" of document preparation from a paralegal, and mixing in the courtroom work of an attorney, is the newly designated licensed Legal Paraprofessional. In today's...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce can be the most dangerous time for those who have experienced domestic violence. It can also be tricky inside the law office working on your case, if your ex is crazy, angry and ready to lash out. In this special episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio talks with Caitlin Lindahl, a law office manager who has had to create safety plans and manage the cra...

Send us Fan Mail It's not uncommon for grandparents to stand in as parents ("in loco parentis") when mom or dad are away, at work, deployed, or even in jail. But when the parents divorce and parenting time is split up, what rights do grandparents have to see their grandkids and continue their relationship? It's a heartbreaking situation for grandparents with close and ongoing r...

Send us Fan Mail What influences relationship choices on a subconscious level and how can they lead to divorce?  In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio talks with relationship sleuth and divorce coach Johanna Lynn of the Family Imprint Institute who specializes in finding and resolving emotional and relationship patterns that can lead to breakups. Johanna was influence...