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Send us Fan Mail What makes an African American/Latino woman want to become an attorney? Nancy Uko says the attorneys she saw in TV shows convinced her that's what she'd want to be when she grew up. But a marriage that went sour pushed her into the direction of family law, where she learned the necessity of finding someone who could advocate for parents and children. In this bonus episod...

Send us Fan Mail We know that Kim Kardashian is studying to become a lawyer. It looks like she's been taking solid notes along the way of her own divorce with Kanye West, who apparently made some interesting, although unsuccessful moves along the way in their split. In this fascinating peek at Kim and Kanye's divorce, Beverly Hills family law attorney Limor Mojdehiazad (pronounced mozsh-...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you discovered your partner had a secret drug addiction? Katie McHone-Jones of the Boy Problems Podcast shares her story on the Modern Divorce Podcast on her husband's addiction to heroin and how she supported him on his journey of recovery.  Boy is a street name for heroin, which sounds benign but is anything but. In fact, all street drugs are likely to...

Send us Fan Mail Most parents believe they are vigilant in making sure their kids are kept safe from pedophiles,  but sex crimes prosecutor Stacey Honowitz is here to say otherwise. The Broward County Florida prosecutor has been fighting for victims of sex crimes for more than 30 years, and she understands the complete playbook molesters use when scouting out young victims. In this episode of the...

Send us Fan Mail What are the simple things you can do to NOT lose your mind during divorce? In this fun and fast-moving podcast, Billie Tarascio of Modern Law talks with divorce planning expert Alex Beattie about the very things you must do to survive a horrible divorce, while coming out of it bigger, better and stronger. Pro Tip: Listen in to hear Billie's secret tale of woe on how she made...

Send us Fan Mail Modern Law's current family law attorneys happen to all be female - and so many rockstars are in that group. One of those rockstars is Katie Stapleton, who loves taking those messy, impossible divorces where everybody disagrees and turning it into an agreement where everybody agrees. But when staying out of the courtroom can't be avoided, Katie loves the challenge of sta...

Send us Fan Mail You think getting is divorced is hard? We agree, but in England, if you're in the Royal Family, it's a Royal Pain. In this extra fun episode, host Billie Tarascio and Modern Law's Sarah Encarnacion sit with UK Solicitor and former Barrister  Tracy Maloney, (yeah, we'll explain the difference) who spills on the Royal Family Divorces and how the British Monarchy...

Send us Fan Mail When the teacher at the school called Camilla Calberg to report her daughter's increasing emotional issues at school, she knew what the problem was. Her verbally abusive partner's angry outbursts had left her daughter in an emotional mess. And Camilla could feel it too. In today's episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio talks with Copenhagen-based Cam...

Send us Fan Mail In Tik Tok land, Virginia-based family law attorney Brandon Matthews has been setting the world on fire with his irreverent, fun and crazy videos. Modern Divorce podcast host Billie Tarascio, from her Arizona office, HAD to invite Brandon on to talk about his internet fame, and to break down the subject of whose fault is it when a divorce happens? In Arizona, the law doesn't...

Send us Fan Mail Are you getting everything you're entitled to in your divorce settlement? When it comes to sorting out the property values, child support calculations and spousal support, it often takes another set of trained eyeballs to find all the stuff that you deserve to keep. That includes NOT paying what you shouldn't be paying. That's why you'll want to listen to Megan...

Send us Fan Mail Crypto currency is the latest darling for making (or losing) some quick money, as well hiding it in a blockchain world hidden from the IRS. While the government looks at ways of tracking crypto fortunes, Modern Law's Billie Tarascio talks with Arizona Family Law Attorney and crypto asset specialist Julie LeBenz who breaks down how to figure out how to split crypto dollars in...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when your spouse cheats? In today's episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, longtime friends Jessica Klingbaum and T.H. Irwin - the Ex Experts, share their respective divorce journeys with host Billie Tarascio.  The road was messy and long for them both, and after rebuilding new lives, T.H. and Jessica decided to share their collective expertise on their website...

Send us Fan Mail When Kanye West fired yet another attorney in his recent divorce from Kim Kardashian, news sources outed celebrity attorney Christoper Melcher as the most recent legal representative to be relieved of the case. In today's episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Christopher sits down with host Billie Tarascio to talk about being a celebrity attorney and what he does to manage s...

Send us Fan Mail When attorney Billie Tarascio posted in social media about women ending up worse off financially in divorce, she got all kinds of comments from men who strongly disagreed. So who is it that ends up worse off? Stacy Francis, a Certified Divorce Financial Advisor based in New York, brings her opinion on the subject to the Modern Divorce Podcast, unwrapping the most typical scenarios...

Send us Fan Mail Getting divorced? We know you're feeling beat up, and it's time for a new you. In today's Modern Divorce episode, Billie Tarascio talks with Tracy Pleschourt, the Self-MadeU.com  life coach who helps people lose weight by finding the WHY that holds them back. Tracy unwraps some of the keys to weight loss that aren't about calorie counting.  You'll find out...

Send us Fan Mail We've all heard about exploding rental costs in 2022, so buying a home, even in a rising market, may be the best way to lock in dependable payments that don't rise with inflation and build equity for the long term.  But how do you finagle a mortgage when you're divorcing and splitting up assets? Enter Alex Shelton of Academy Mortgage, who explains some of the key in...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know if a relationship is toxic? Finding out if you're in one, figuring out if you can set boundaries and fix them, and then navigating a co-parenting relationship after the relationship is over is all part of what Dr. Heidi Brocke helps her clients with. In today's special episode of Modern Divorce, with Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio, you'll hear ...

Send us Fan Mail This very special episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast takes a deep dive into the potential outcomes of sexual abuse and sexual deviancy. These issues can threaten the break up of a family with potential long-lasting legal implications.  Psychologist Jessica LeClerc, Psy. D., joins Modern Law Attorney Billie Tarascio to break down the common questions that arise in family law cas...

Send us Fan Mail When Jennifer Burwell hired an executive coach to help her find what was holding her back, she discovered all kinds of hidden issues that turned out to stem from unresolved trauma. That coach changed her life when she found ways to delete those traumas and create a whole new strength and ability to succeed.  In today's Podcast, Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio talks with J...

Send us Fan Mail It's very common for divorcing spouses to explore bankruptcy options when splitting up property and debts at the end of a marriage. In this episode, Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio welcomes Modern Law Attorney and Bankruptcy Expert Stacey Rogan to talk about all the ins and outs of bankruptcy, including the different types and their impacts on you. Spoiler Alert: If you&a...

Send us Fan Mail The fastest growing segment of divorces by age are senior citizens. And splitting up the finances at a date when it could affect the ability to retire is a big concern. Since reverse mortgages are open to 62 year old and older homeowners with equity, it's possible to factor a reverse mortgage as part of the plan for a divorcing senior who wants to stay in the home while allow...

Send us Fan Mail Step parents don't have it easy in many cases. What happens when the new spouse's children come to the marriage with issues? And what happens when those issues are a danger to the new spouse's kids?  In this important episode for any mixed family, Billie Tarascio speaks with mother who ultimately had to split her household in two in order to protect some children ag...

Send us Fan Mail If you've suffered a breakup of a marriage or longterm relationship, it's easy to think that the other party is at fault. But were they the problem or you the problem? How will you know? Enter Roy Biancalana, the Relationship Coach, who talks with Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio. In this fun episode about relationship issues, Roy talks about what he experienced after...

Send us Fan Mail If you are someone you know is starting a divorce, it's best to know what's ahead and how to navigate it. In this episode, divorce attorney Billie Tarascio deals with some of the most asked-questions about the divorce process in Arizona and the  laws that will affect your children, your property and your retirement. This special episode is a quick listen that's a mu...

Send us Fan Mail For anyone who is struggling with the impact of divorce on their children, this episode is packed with eye-opening revelations for parents who may have inadvertently put their child in the middle of their battles.  Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio is joined by Greek attorney and mediator Despina Mavridou, who talks about the concepts in her new book, "Mom, Dad, Can...