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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...

Send us Fan Mail Kids can take the biggest hit in divorce because their lives are in someone else's control, leading to alienation, depression and broken relationships. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Don Gordon, the designer of the Children In Between  online program for children of divorce, talks about the ways to mitigate the impacts of divorce on children. According to Dr. Don,...

Send us Fan Mail Will I get alimony or not? That's the big question when people divorce. In Arizona, namely Maricopa County, there are general rules the guide judges, but nothing is set in stone. In this special nuts-and-bolts episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Attorney Billie Tarascio explains the basics for Spousal Maintenance (otherwise known as alimony) and how to figure out if and ho...

Send us Fan Mail In 2021, the stress of a pandemic, rising prices, politics and angry scenes posted on social media has put everyone under pressure. Throw a divorce with children into the mix, and kids are especially vulnerable to all the inputs. How can kids and their parents survive all this? In this special episode, Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio talks with Rachel Guernsey, a licen...

Send us Fan Mail When emotions are charged and bonds are broken, it's common for a high conflict divorce to develop. It can include everything from abuse, to bad behavior, and destructive physical and emotional actions. But how do you survive? In this extended episode,  Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio talks with Karen McMahon, who tells her gut-wrenching story of a 3-year divorce drama th...

Send us Fan Mail Divorces are well known for the financial havoc they create. Fortunately, your new life can be managed with some strong money management and a little expert help from someone whose been there. Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Julie Kern shares the mic with Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio to talk about the top money moves you should make to prepare and thrive before...

Send us Fan Mail Whether it's legal alcohol or legal marijuana, it's never legal to use while driving. Nevertheless, sometimes people get busted for it, and it may be used as a negotiating wedge when a couple divorces and one of them has a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge or conviction on their record. In this episode, Modern Law attorneys Billie Tarascio and Ryan Claridge talk a...

Send us Fan Mail What do two experienced divorce attorneys think about the very public Kelly Clarkson divorce? While most celebrity divorces are kept out of the public eye, this one was completely transparent through court records. Why, and what can you learn from a celebrity divorce? As it turns out, plenty. Chicago-area family law attorney Raiford Palmer and Phoenix-area family law attorney Bill...

Send us Fan Mail When Candice was 18 her boyfriend pushed her to have a baby to cement their relationship. When she did become pregnant, he denied being the father. What to do? In this episode, Candice Tully tells Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio how she survived and managed to take care of her precious son through legal battles and the everyday stresses of being a young, single mom. Th...

Send us Fan Mail So what really happens when we suffer trauma - especially the kind associated with the gut-wrenching emotions connected with divorce? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio talks with Licensed Professional Counselor Myra Hurtado , who sheds some light on the process and gives us some things to do starting TODAY to heal from those traumas. Does sending the k...

Send us Fan Mail Texas Divorce Attorney Bryan Walters is back on the Modern Divorce Podcast for another great talk with Billie Tarascio about the legal details behind Bill and Melinda Gates' recent divorce.  As many as 75% of marriages end because the wife calls it quits, and when there's a lot of money on the table, the wives can often end up with much less than their spouses if they do...

Send us Fan Mail What happens to someone when they divorce and their church friends and support groups start disappearing, or even begin to reject you outright? For some church is a refuge that's uplifting. But finding oneself at odds with church standards and has pushed many a divorced person to rethink their religious beliefs. Enter Wendi Jensen, who talks with Modern Divorce Podcast Host B...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio talks with the Spunky Spriritualist, Dr. Tiffany Nguyen, who helps people create their best life after divorce and breakups. As a full time pharmacist who understands the world of medications, in her role as a life coach she uses critical thinking and the right questions to guide people to get past their personal traumas to a ne...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating look at the effects of Divorce, Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio talks with Mark Anderson, Modern Law's social media manager, about how his parents' divorce still reverberates in many ways today. For instance, as a step parent himself, he finds himself understanding and agreeing with the things his stepfather did and said. But there's more......

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the Baby William series, we learn the truth of what happened to missing Baby William and his mother Madeline Jones after a police detective tips off the legal team.  Attorney Billie Tarascio describes that moment, while Andrea Gouchenour talks about how the crime affected her family. The baby's father, Jake Gouchenour, now three years later and happil...

Send us Fan Mail When Baby William's Grandmother, Andrea Gouchenour and her sister Rachel Guernsey drive around town to put up posters for the missing baby and her mother, Madeline Jones, they're shocked to see Madeline's mother Cassie, making her youngest daughter tear the posters down while she waits in a car. That's when their thinking changes.  Setting up with the evidence...

Send us Fan Mail In this 3rd episode of the special series on Missing Baby William, we hear from some of the main family members involved in the case, and what family law attorney Billie Tarascio can do to ferret out more information to find baby William Gouchenour. By this time, during a typical hot Arizona summer, weeks and weeks have passed with no real news on the missing baby. Meanwhile polic...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, a growing group of social media sleuths begin forming, drawn in by the mysterious disappearance of a young mother and her baby in Mesa , AZ, after a contentious divorce.  Destinee Mack, who describes herself on Twitter as a wife, mom and random altruist, was the unexpected center of the unexpected band of 12,000 online strangers who c...