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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 standing up for clients in court and making them look good. 

If you're shopping for the right attorney - even if Katie is not your champion - it pays to listen to today's podcast just to compare so you can find the right kind of person to stand up for you in your divorce.

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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 finally got around to saying it's okay to divorce. 

It only took a few hundred years to allow divorce, which is a way better than what became of Henry VIII's wives, but divorce nevertheless remains a trauma not only for the spouses, but sometimes whole countries as well. Just think Princess Diana, and Megan Markle, and you'll get the picture. You might just feel better about your own divorce after listening in!

You can find Tracey on her UK website at https://moloneyfamilylaw.co.uk/

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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 Camilla, who has since become a divorce coach helping people through the same messes she endured. She talks about how to plan your exit, how to manage the fallout and why putting a team of supporters together is the best way to survive and thrive.

To find out more about Camilla, and tap into her online help, look for Camilla Calberg Coaching. She is also active on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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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 really make an issue of fault, but in Virginia, it's a different story, with a potentially substantial financial spanking for one party who is deemed "at fault." What does that mean, and how much are we talking about?

Listen in for a fun chat with the so-called "thelawyeroftiktok" on the Modern Divorce Podcast.

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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 Kern, Modern Law's Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who talks in today's podcast about how she found her niche by excavating your ex's finances, and how that relates to her hometown in New Orleans.

As an extra bonus, Modern Divorce Podcast host Billie Tarascio talks with Megan about her long history working and playing in the biggest event New Orleans is famous for: Mardi Gras and all the festivities that make it such a blow-out event.

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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 a community property divorce.

For anyone who has invested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge Coin, Cardano and more, this episode goes into the ins and outs of finding and splitting up electronic assets, and their tax consequences. Hint: it's best to get it figured out before it gets put before a judge who may not understand the crypto world as well as you will after listening to this episode.

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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 at ExExperts.com, along with a plethora of free resources for helping a newly divorced person through the horrible experience of getting divorced.

Pro tip from the Ex Experts: being able to make decisions about your financial future is critical to rebuilding your life as an independent adult. For many people who were not in charge of the finances and other decisions during their marriage, this can be a challenge, but the payoff is independence and life satisfaction. 

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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 situations with high stakes, high emotions, and complicated finances.

While Chris can't talk specifics about clients, like when he represented Katie Holmes in her divorce with Tom Cruise, he does share his philosophy and approach to managing the stars, and how one of his cases ended up as case law for California. His firm, Walzer Melcher LLP, specializes in handling high-net-worth individuals who often have handlers and public relations representatives that can find themselves embroiled in the case itself. It's a fascinating peek into dealing with celebrities.

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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 she sees in her practice in an attempt to answer the question. 

In today's episode, you'll learn who is at biggest risk for being penniless after divorce, and how to arrange your finances so that you won't outlive your money at age 95. The ability to chart that course to financial success is not difficult once you know the secrets - no matter what gender or income level you are.

To learn more about empowering yourself financially after divorce with some free resources, stop by Stacy's website at savvyladies.org.

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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 how determining your insulin resistance is the first step! Tracy has walked the path herself, and now teaches the mindset techniques you'll need to manage your mind and overcome any obstacle, including overeating, over drinking, time management, and more.

Her website offers a free two week plan to kickstart your new you.