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Modern Family Matters
Modern Family Matters is a podcast based out of the Pacific Northwest that discusses a variety of different topics that can impact the family unit, such as divorce, custody, estate planning, adoption, personal injury accidents, and bankruptcy. We believe that there is no such thing as "broken" family, and that true family can take on many different forms. Join our host, Steve Altishin, as he interviews attorneys and other industry professionals on all matters pertaining to the modern family.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Fighting Back: Handling Courtroom Harassment from an Ex 02.10.2025 29:23
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Co-Founder of "Been There Got Out", High-Conflict Divorce Strategist and Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Lisa Johnson, to discuss your options when a contentious divorce results in legal abuse, and how you can fight back. In this episode of Modern Family Matters, host Steve Altishin interviews Lisa Johnson about legal abuse and what to d...
A No-Fault Divorce Isn't Exactly No-Fault: There Can Be Consequences! 23.09.2025 29:27
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, to discuss how living in a no-fault state when it comes to divorce does not necessarily mean there won't be financial and legal implications for acts such as infidelity, abuse, or abandonment. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning,...
How to Keep Your Legacy from Reading Like an Agatha Christie Thriller! 12.09.2025 29:22
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with CLPF, Sara Ecklein, to discuss why the traditional idea of a "reading of the will" is misleading, and how thoughtful conversations and proper planning can help prevent misunderstandings and surprises after death. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Le...
Immediate Danger? How to File for Emergency Custody FAST 01.09.2025 22:51
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss what happens when a child is in immediate danger and how emergency child custody orders work. You'll learn what qualifies as "immediate danger," how to file for an emergency custody order, what evidence is typically needed, and what to expect during the legal process. As a leading divorce f...
Money Matters: Temporary Support Options in an Oregon Divorce 22.08.2025 17:40
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss temporary orders that are available in an Oregon divorce to help provide financial support during the legal process. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases...
Storytime Truths: Busting Adoption Myths with Children’s Books 12.08.2025 27:21
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with speaker and author of multiple best selling children's books, Anna Maria Didio, to discuss how books can be a powerful tool for adopting parents to help address the love and loss associated with these family transitions. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more....
Combating Workplace Discrimination When Navigating a Family Law Matter 31.07.2025 28:56
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Employment Lawyer and Founder of Crabill PLLC, Taylor Crabill, to discuss how you can combat workplace discrimination amidst a family law matter, whether it's divorce and returning to work, or estate planning and age discrimination. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate plannin...
Who Says You Need a Partner? Making the Leap to Open Adopt as a Solo Parent 24.07.2025 29:11
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Best-Selling Author and Open Adoption Advocate, Ayo Haynes, to talk about the process of pursuing an open adoption as a single adult who is ready to be a parent. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases an...
I Think I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants a Divorce 07.07.2025 33:16
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr, Becky Whetstone, to talk through the emotional stages of divorce, and how to move from grief to growth once you've made the decision to leave your marriage. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Ore...
Temporary Orders 101: How They Work In a Divorce, Separation and Custody Case 18.06.2025 18:10
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss the ins and outs of temporary orders in a divorce, separation and custody case. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases and how...
Status Quo Orders: What They Are and When to Use Them in a Family Law Case 03.06.2025 21:54
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss what a status quo order is, and when they might benefit a family law case. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases and how we ca...
How to Begin Preparing for Financial Transition When Approaching Divorce 28.05.2025 30:28
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Financial Advisor, Author, and Owner of Modern Wealth, Jennifer Lee, to discuss how you can begin preparing for financial transition if you're contemplating divorce. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce...
Are You Expected to Obey Your Divorce Decree Even if Your Spouse is Not? 15.05.2025 24:17
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss why it's beneficial to continue following your divorce decree even if your ex-spouse is not, and the consequences of ignoring it entirely. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Lear...
Learning Through Laughter: Teaching Practical Skills To Kids Through Humor 05.05.2025 23:59
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Author, Katie Kuperman, to discuss her new children's book, which aims at teaching kids how to cope with everyday struggles and difficult emotions through the power of humor and laughter. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon a...
Giving Kids the Power to Verbalize Their Feelings Through a Divorce 25.04.2025 29:31
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Family Coach and The Stress Nanny, Lindsay Miller, to discuss how parents can communicate with their children during difficult life events, such as a divorce, to ensure that false narratives and stress are not internalized. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www...
Tips For Dating With Confidence After Going Through A Divorce 16.04.2025 27:45
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with one of America's Leading Mid-Life Dating Coach, Jonathon Aslay, to discuss some of the biggest the hurdles that adults face when re-entering the dating world after divorce, and tips for how to know when you're ready, as well as how to navigate this new landscape with confidence and open eyes. If you would like to speak with one of our attorney...
Can You Afford to NOT Have an Attorney for Your Family Law Case? 02.04.2025 27:54
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Zach Santos, to discuss how self-representation in a family law matter might actually cost you more money and inconvenience in the long-run, and how an attorney can save you money, time, relationships, and stress when navigating a divorce. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, sep...
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Debt and Divorce Mediation Testimony 28.03.2025 25:49
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Enrolled Agent, and Founder of Golden Lion Tax Solutions, Morgan Q. Anderson, to discuss what Divorce Mediation Testimony is, and how it can help you avoid tax headaches after a divorce is finalized. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in O...
How An Unsuspecting “Innocent” Spouse Can Be Protected from a Tax Consequence on a Jointly Filed Income Tax Return 24.03.2025 24:00
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Enrolled Agent, and Founder of Golden Lion Tax Solutions, Morgan Q. Anderson, to discuss everything you need to know about Innocent Spouse Protection and Relief when filing jointly on an income tax return. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expec...
The Ostrich Syndrome: What Tax Payers and Ostriches Have in Common 20.03.2025 25:51
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Enrolled Agent, and Founder of Golden Lion Tax Solutions, Morgan Q. Anderson, to discuss "the ostrich syndrome" that Morgan often sees tax payers fall into, and what you can do to combat it. As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in...
How to Approach the Conversation of the Birds and the Bees with Your Child 14.03.2025 26:05
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Co-Parenting Coach, Leslie Holthoff Martin, to discuss how parents can approach the conversation of the birds and the bees in a comfortable manner, teach their children a healthy appreciation for their bodies, and build a foundation for ongoing dialogue in the future. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503)...
How You Can Prepare for the Four Stages of a Personal Injury Case 06.03.2025 19:02
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Personal Injury Attorney, Andy Kralios, to discuss the four main stages of a personal injury case, from determining liability to distributing proceeds, and how you can prepare for each. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com. Disclaimer:...
Five Strategies to Support Twice-Exceptional Children 24.02.2025 30:02
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Child Psychologist, Tamara Soles, to discuss why twice-exceptional children can be at risk of having their strengths overshadowed, and strategies for parents who are wanting to support and embolden their twice-exceptional child. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https:...
Am I Ready to Be a Parent? Working Through Internal Questions and Fears 18.02.2025 29:34
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Psychotherapist, Dr. Foojan Zeine, to discuss how new parents, step-parents, and adopting parents can prepare for and combat the inevitable questions, doubts and fears that pop up when preparing to welcome a child into their life. If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our webs...
Can Your Spouse or Landlord Evict You in a Divorce or Separation? 06.02.2025 33:10
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Landlord-Tenant Attorney, Troy Pickard, to discuss your tenancy rights when divorcing, and whether your spouse or landlord can evict you from your home when navigating this legal landscape. If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://pacificcascadelegal.com. T...
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