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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
How to Know When It's the Right Time to Make a Will 19.06.2024 14:03
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss how you can know when it's time to consider a will, and the repercussions on family members when they are left without direction. 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: Not...
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Sexual Abuse Protective Order 12.06.2024 15:36
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss what grounds you need to get a sexual abuse protective order in Oregon, and what you can expect from the legal process. 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: Nothing in this...
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get an Elderly Abuse Protective Order in Oregon 31.05.2024 12:51
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live stream event as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss what grounds you need to get an elderly abuse protective order in Oregon, and what you can expect from the legal process. 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.pacificcascade...
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Stalking Order in Oregon 24.05.2024 11:43
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss what requirements need to be met in order to obtain a stalking order in Oregon, and what you can expect from the legal process. Stalking order requirements for minors and family members in Oregon. Elements of a stalking order, including direct threat and present ability. The process of obtaining a stalki...
How Parents Can Help Their Children Value Domestic Labor and Family Responsibilities 16.05.2024 29:02
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Author and Coach, Lori Sugarman, to discuss how parents can help their children take personal pride in their family and domestic responsibilities. In this episode, Steve and Lori discuss the following: Valuing unpaid care work and its impact on society. Valuing and connecting children with domestic labor and coparenting. Involving children in household responsibil...
The Importance of Having a Financial Strategy Behind Your Estate Plan 09.05.2024 37:05
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Wealth Manager, Bruce Weinstein, to discuss the value in having a detailed financial strategy in place when starting to create your estate plan. In this episode, Steve and Bruce discuss the following: · Financial planning and estate law with an expert. · Estate planning, financial projections, and tax implications. · Estate planning, liquidity...
What Are Some Pitfalls of Representing Yourself in a Divorce? 02.05.2024 14:33
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss common pitfalls to be mindful of if you're considering representing yourself in a dissolution matter. 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: Nothing in this communication is intended...
How Does Mental Health Impact the Trajectory of a Divorce? 24.04.2024 26:51
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, to discuss the role that mental health plays in the experience and trajectory of a divorce case, and what changes can be made within the legal system to help support individuals with chronic mental illnesses who are navigating difficult family law matters. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our of...
Strategies for Educating Kids on Financial Literacy in Our Digital Age 12.04.2024 26:12
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Founder and Creative Director of Ketshop, Mari Collins Harris, to discuss the importance of teaching children financial literacy in this digital age, and how her app, Ketshop, can be used as a tool for financial education and responsible spending. In this episode, Mari discusses the following: Breaking the taboo about talking about money Building financially and p...
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 3: How Debts Are Treated After a Bankruptcy Is Filed 04.04.2024 19:40
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss the path of debts throughout the bankruptcy process, with a focus on how they're treated after a bankruptcy is filed. 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: Nothing in this...
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 2: How Debts Are Treated During a Bankruptcy 01.04.2024 19:41
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss the path of debts throughout the bankruptcy process, with a focus on how they're treated once a bankruptcy is filed. 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: Nothing in this...
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt. I: How Debts Are Treated Before a Bankruptcy is Filed 29.03.2024 17:17
Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, explains the path of debts throughout the bankruptcy process, starting with how they're treated before a bankruptcy is filed. 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: Nothing in this commu...
How Long Do Money Awards Last After a Divorce or Other Family Law Case? 18.03.2024 17:17
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss the various types of money awards that might be ordered by a judge, and how long they last after a family law matter finalizes. 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: Nothing...
How Is Your Trustee Payment Calculated in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? 11.03.2024 16:50
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss who you pay in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and the details of what to expect from the process. 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: Nothing in this communication is intended to p...
What Do You Have to Prove in a Modification or Enforcement Case? 29.02.2024 18:37
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss what types of changes in circumstances or violations need to proven in a modification or enforcement case. 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: Nothing in this communication...
Important Safety Tips When Exiting an Abusive Relationship 21.02.2024 27:14
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Private Investigator, Jennifer Brissenden, to discuss important safety tips to be aware of when you're planning on leaving an abusive relationship. In this podcast episode, Steve and Jennifer discuss the following: Abuse Can Happen To Anyone, Regardless Of Someone’s Education, Profession, Neighborhood, Age, Gender. Recognizing Abuse In A Relationship Can Be...
What Is a Narcissist, and How Can You Break Ties with One? 15.02.2024 27:08
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Therapist, Shannon Petrovich, to discuss what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is, and how you can break emotional ties with a narcissist when you're in an unhealthy romantic relationship. 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. To...
What Happens When Limited Scope Representation Ends? 29.01.2024 8:38
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live event as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss what your options are if your limited scope representation ends, but you still require further legal assistance. 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: Nothin...
What Is Limited Scope Representation, and What Should You Expect? 24.01.2024 12:18
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss what limited scope representation entails in a family law matter, and how your attorney is able to help you under this type of representation. In this episode, Lewis covers the following: What limited scope representation means and how it differs from full legal representation What limited scope representation includ...
Where Am I Going to Live?! Why Real Estate Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought in Divorce 15.01.2024 31:44
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live event as we sit down with Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert, Laura Rumford, to discuss why real estate is an important discussion in any divorce, and living arrangement options to consider as you navigate this big transition. 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.p...
Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Making a List and Checking it Twice! 03.01.2024 29:46
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Andrew Hays, to discuss tips for how co-parents can navigate common stressors around holiday planning in order to reduce conflict. In this interview, Andrew and Steve cover the following: · Why are the holidays so hard? · For most divorced families, splitting the holidays is an emotionally wrenching task · ...
How To Manage Expectations and Set Goals During Your Divorce 27.12.2023 16:52
Send us Fan Mail Join us for this episode as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss how you can manage your expectations and set attainable financial, familial and personal goals throughout your divorce to help focus on a successful outcome. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at...
Everything You Need to Know About Divorce and Joint Tax Liability 18.12.2023 24:55
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live event as we sit down with CPA, Gary Massey, to discuss how divorce impacts joint tax liability, when there might be relief granted for separation of joint liability, and other important tax considerations when navigating divorce from your spouse. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our websit...
Estate Plans 101: How to Store Your Estate Planning Documents 11.12.2023 15:02
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live event as we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, to discuss the best way to store your estate planning documents once they've been signed, and why it's important to have a plan in place. In this interview, Kimberly addresses the following: · What constitutes “estate planning documents”? · Should you store your original es...
Life After A FAPA Hearing: Renewals, Dismissals And Violations 04.12.2023 15:40
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our live event as we sit down with Pacific Cascade Legal's Partner, Will Jones, to discuss what life looks like after a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order is filed, including how you renew or dismiss a FAPA, and what happens if it's violated. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or v...
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