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Are you interested in avoiding court for your divorce? Do you want to keep your family's personal details private? Are you looking to manage your ex's time with the kids? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you'll want to listen in on today's podcast with Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio and Lindsey Corbin, a Modern Law client. Lindsey talks about all the steps she took to get exactly what she wanted, which was privacy, staying primary parent with the kids, and keeping her families details out of the public domain. Lindsey talks about her strategies and how planning it out made all the difference.

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We've all heard about exploding rental costs in 2022, so buying a home, even in a rising market, may be the best way to lock in dependable payments that don't rise with inflation and build equity for the long term. 

But how do you finagle a mortgage when you're divorcing and splitting up assets?

Enter Alex Shelton of Academy Mortgage, who explains some of the key insider knowledge to help you survive the financial spanking that might otherwise lock you out of buying a new house as a single person. In today's episode, Alex talks with Modern Divorce Host and Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio about how to navigate a mortgage after a divorce. You'll learn what FICO score you'll need for a conventional mortgage, and even some unconventional options that may get you that new place to live.

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How do you know if a relationship is toxic? Finding out if you're in one, figuring out if you can set boundaries and fix them, and then navigating a co-parenting relationship after the relationship is over is all part of what Dr. Heidi Brocke helps her clients with.

In today's special episode of Modern Divorce, with Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio, you'll hear  Dr. Heidi's explanation of the toxic elements of a relationship, including her own. She shares the free test you can take on her website at CoachingwithDr.Heidi.com for an analyisis of your situation, and how to navigate the common issues that plague both men and women in toxic relationships.

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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 cases when someone acts out sexually or has a potentially deviant behavior that crosses the line both legally and morally. 

Dr. LeClerc performs the evaluations that help identify psycho-sexual issues for both children and adults at her clinic, Oasis Psychological Services in Mesa, Arizona.

What happens, for instance, when a mother accuses a father of sexual abuse? Or when a family member is addicted to porn? Or when a sibling acts out sexually with a younger step sibling? Dr. LeClerc explains how things can be remediated without calling in authorities, and the times when it helps someone get the help they really need.

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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 Jennifer about how the common dramas we experience get hidden away as unresolved trauma that affects our lives.

There are ways of unraveling those traumas - whether big or small. She explains the processes here, and also offers help from her website, MothersAndFoundersCo.com. 

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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're considering bankruptcy - whether in or part of a divorce, or simply because debts have gotten out of control, Stacey's information will make you rest easy. She explains all the ways bankruptcy issues can be resolved so that you can restart your life with a clean slate.

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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 allowing the equity to be paid out to the other party.

In this episode, specially requested by Modern Divorce listeners, Billie Tarascio talks with Sun Mortgage's Rex Duffin, whose 30 years in the business help shed some light on what can be done to tap that much-needed equity. 

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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 against the others.  It's a harrowing story but the outcome may surprise you and demonstrate how one family was able to carry on and survive.

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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 a series of failed relationships and how he eventually fixed it.  Try Roy's 30-question diagnostic quiz to find out your relationship level at CoachingWithRoy.com.

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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 must for anyone considering, or starting out in the divorce process in Arizona.