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Sarah Armstrong never thought she'd be the kind of person to get a divorce. She was devastated to find out she was wrong. But she never wanted to be 'that' kind of woman who was always fighting with an ex and making life miserable for herself and her daughter Grace.

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio talks with Sarah about what she did to turn her marriage into a "Good Divorce," writing about it in The Mom's Guide To A Good Divorce in 2015, and sharing her story on her website of the same name.  Sarah's advice for divorcing parents concentrates on how to navigate the boiling waters of a marital split, with solid advice that's easy to follow to keep your sanity, and your children, from suffering.

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In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio takes the other chair as the guest of attorney Launi Sheldon's "All Things Divorce" podcast to talk about the growing amount of online advice available for people divorcing. How do you know when it's valid for you and what can you do to make sure you're hearing from the right sources?

Billie and Launi talk about the many voices on divorce from experts and non experts, what to expect to pay for a consultation, and how a Facebook group like the Modern Divorce Support Group has allowed divorcing people to blow off steam about the process and their ex's in a supportive environment. Launi also talks about the growth of her communications platform ProperComms.com that helps people in high-tension, high-conflict divorces to communicate through a go-between that takes out all the nasty bits, name calling, and finger pointing. What a relief! 

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Both men and women can be victims of domestic violence - and the evidence can be overwhelming sometimes. But when is it best to push your DV case forward in front of a judge? And when does it not serve your best interests in the long run?

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, your host Billie Tarascio talks with Family Law Attorney Julie LaBenz about when and how to press your case, particularly if you're doing it without an attorney. They'll explain what to expect and how to maneuver the courtroom when a judge may not necessarily think it's in a child's best interest to name one of the parents as abusive. So frustrating, right?

If you're dealing with a DV case, no matter what side you're on, this is a must-listen!

Today's episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Soberlink.com/modern, offering $50 off their device to help litigants prove - or disprove - sobriety, when it really counts.  You can also find out more about how to represent yourself in court from Billie and Julie, at WinWithoutLawSchool.com.

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Are you representing yourself in divorce court? Lots of people do. Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio and Julie LaBenz are back to give their insider tips on how to present your divorce case to the judge effectively. The Win-Without-Law-School team answered questions and covered tons of important things you can do now to build your case and make sure the judge hears you - and sides with you.

For instance, you'll learn about:

• How to defend yourself when you're being treated for mental health issues
• How to get the judge to remember you with your unique story
• The one piece of paper that makes your judge's job easier 
• How to be The Good Guy in the situation
• What NOT to say
• How to defend your loss of a job when you want to look stable
• How to use "discovery" to get the proof you need
• How to defend yourself against baseless accusations

There's a lot more in this extra episode, so make sure to take notes and pass it along to anyone you know who is going through a divorce without an attorney.

Today's Modern Divorce Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Soberlink, the monitoring solution to divorced parents looking for verifiable safe parenting when one is struggling with alcohol addiction. You'll save $50 off your device by going to Soberlink.com/Modern

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When Angela went through a high stakes divorce and finally got full sole decision making rights to her children, it wasn't an easy process. She lost her first case - badly, she says - when she didn't present herself right, and didn't put her case information forward in a way that would help her protect her children.

In today's Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Angela Van, founder of Family Court Corner, about the situations Angela fought through, and the method she used that got her the win she needed. Today, she shares that method through her website and talks about how it works with Billie.

She also helps others get the Divorce Mindset that helped her survive an emotional rollercoaster and what is for many the worst process of their lives. To find out more about what Angela does, find her at her website here.

Today's Modern Divorce Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Soberlink, the monitoring solution to divorced parents looking for verifiable safe parenting when one is struggling with alcohol addiction.

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Only 6% of the legal profession identifies as black in the United States, while the country's population is 13% black. This episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast takes a hard look at what it means to honestly improve work life for underrepresented cultural classes - particularly in the legal field.

In honor of Black History month, Host Billie Tarascio talks with Paralegal Joshua Robinson of Modern Law about why we need to talk about what it means to be black in the legal field, and what that means to clients and employers.  For Joshua, it's about feeling like he belongs as-is, but legal clients are looking for that same feeling as well. 

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What happens to parenting time when one parent is struggling as an alcoholic? How does the other parent know with certitude that their child is safe when living with or visiting the alcoholic parent? Is the alcoholic parent at risk for losing precious parenting time?

These are all good questions. It's not uncommon for the non alcoholic parent to use the other parent's issues in court in order to protect a child.  But a parent in recovery may need a way to prove their sobriety in a way that is legitimate and acceptable by the court.

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Chris Beck of Soberlink, a company that makes a real-time instant test device with verifiable evidence to let everyone know if someone is drinking or not.  

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Family law attorneys Billie Tarascio and Julie LaBenz are back, sharing a packed hour-long session trading insider tips for surviving the emotional (and legal) strategies that can get you through a divorce. And let's face it - divorce is all about the emotions and managing them so you don't make critical mistakes that cost you more than you expected.

Drop in on Billie and Julie's recording of a live meeting with their divorce group as they answer questions geared to help people who are divorcing without an attorney. If you are trying to manage the divorce process yourself, this is a must-listen podcast that is loaded with ideas you can put to work to help you survive divorce.

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What should parents do when COVID and other common childhood illnesses are causing mayhem in the workplace? Isn't it sensible for an employer to step in and provide a solution? Some people don't think so. When attorney Billie Tarascio posted a job description for her law firm Modern Law in Mesa Arizona, TikTok, Reddit and Twitter were abuzz with negative comments over the job description for a legal assistant that included child care duties. The arguments ran across the board on a situation that affects every level of working parent.

In this video Billie talks with Attorney Kylie Bigelow about how the job posting turned into a hot topic of "Am I The Asshole?" on social media. 

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Have you heard anyone rave about their divorce attorney? It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's time to listen up.

By the time Stephanie Deskins joined Modern Law she was a newbie attorney but had spent time working a variety of other jobs before deciding to go back to school to get her law degree. 

She brought a "special sauce" that has turned her into a rock star attorney. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio checks in with one of the firm's newest additions to the talented attorneys specializing in divorce. Stephanie consistently gets rave reviews from her clients and she talks with Billie about the one thing she does that makes people happy.