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For anyone who is struggling with the impact of divorce on their children, this episode is packed with eye-opening revelations for parents who may have inadvertently put their child in the middle of their battles.  Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio is joined by Greek attorney and mediator Despina Mavridou, who talks about the concepts in her new book, "Mom, Dad, Can You Hear Me?"

Common practice among divorcing parents is to make the other parent look bad either overtly, or by fixing the other parent's failings by coming to the rescue for the child in the middle. While rescuing the child every time Mom or Dad fails may be well-meaning, it's the child that suffers as a result. It's less obvious than trash-talking the other parent, but the child feels it nonetheless. That's just one of the examples Despina reveals in this podcast, which is a must-listen for divorcing parents.

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Kids can take the biggest hit in divorce because their lives are in someone else's control, leading to alienation, depression and broken relationships. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Don Gordon, the designer of the Children In Between online program for children of divorce, talks about the ways to mitigate the impacts of divorce on children.

According to Dr. Don,  there's a lot of fear and anxiety about the unknown for children seeing their parents split. Parents need to be able to identify the triggers that create issues, particularly when children are asked to report on what the other parent is doing, or worse, when kids are given a steady diet of demonizing one parent over the other. 

The online course is inexpensive, fulfills the court parenting class requirement, and comes with a program just for kids as well.

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Will I get alimony or not? That's the big question when people divorce. In Arizona, namely Maricopa County, there are general rules the guide judges, but nothing is set in stone.

In this special nuts-and-bolts episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Attorney Billie Tarascio explains the basics for Spousal Maintenance (otherwise known as alimony) and how to figure out if and how much you'll receive - or pay, depending on which part of the equation you stand. 

She uses Maricopa County's guidelines, and with the elements that figure into the math to figure out how much a judge will agree to. You'll also find a spousal maintenance calculator on the Modern Law website to give you a working number for alimony so that you can put your post-divorce budget together.

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In 2021, the stress of a pandemic, rising prices, politics and angry scenes posted on social media has put everyone under pressure. Throw a divorce with children into the mix, and kids are especially vulnerable to all the inputs.

How can kids and their parents survive all this?

In this special episode, Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio talks with Rachel Guernsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with Positive Change Counseling, to dig through a host of practical tips and methods for managing the pressures of today's world.

Side note: Rachel's home base is Great Falls, Montana, but she met Billie and the Modern Law team in Arizona as the aunt of the kidnapped baby featured in the Missing Baby William case (check out our 5-part podcast series on this!), so these two have worked side by side previously. She is happy to help Montana residents anywhere in the state with virtual appointments.

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When emotions are charged and bonds are broken, it's common for a high conflict divorce to develop. It can include everything from abuse, to bad behavior, and destructive physical and emotional actions. But how do you survive?

In this extended episode,  Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio talks with Karen McMahon, who tells her gut-wrenching story of a 3-year divorce drama that had long term impacts on her children. It ultimately lead her to become a certified relationship and divorce coach  through  Journey Beyond Divorce, using a 12-step method to survive. Karen gives some amazing insights and strategies into how to handle the emotional process of divorce, with the guidelines she used herself to come away from divorce as a stronger person.
 

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Divorces are well known for the financial havoc they create. Fortunately, your new life can be managed with some strong money management and a little expert help from someone whose been there.

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Julie Kern shares the mic with Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio to talk about the top money moves you should make to prepare and thrive before and after divorce. Julie, who is also a CPA with Bridge Financial Strategies in Scottsdale, AZ, works with people to determine the best financial strategies to split marital proceeds equitably, and do it without a big tax bite.

Starting with understanding your current assets and debts, the best plan is to make sure both parties know what could happen in various settlements so that both parties know the benefits and costs of what they take with them in divorce. Her initial consults are free, so it's worthwhile to check in and find out how much you can save.

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Whether it's legal alcohol or legal marijuana, it's never legal to use while driving. Nevertheless, sometimes people get busted for it, and it may be used as a negotiating wedge when a couple divorces and one of them has a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge or conviction on their record.

In this episode, Modern Law attorneys Billie Tarascio and Ryan Claridge talk about some of the things people can do in a divorce to deal with a DUI, and what that might mean for negotiating parenting plans and more.

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What do two experienced divorce attorneys think about the very public Kelly Clarkson divorce?

While most celebrity divorces are kept out of the public eye, this one was completely transparent through court records. Why, and what can you learn from a celebrity divorce?

As it turns out, plenty. Chicago-area family law attorney Raiford Palmer and Phoenix-area family law attorney Billie Tarascio unpack the details of the recent split of singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson with her husband and manager, Brandon Blackstock. This fascinating discussion will shine a spotlight on the key issues you may need to be aware of in your own divorce.

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When Candice was 18 her boyfriend pushed her to have a baby to cement their relationship. When she did become pregnant, he denied being the father. What to do?

In this episode, Candice Tully tells Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio how she survived and managed to take care of her precious son through legal battles and the everyday stresses of being a young, single mom. These days, Candice can be found working as a paralegal at Modern Law, where her personal experiences have informed how she supports other single parents survive the trials and tribulations of life.

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So what really happens when we suffer trauma - especially the kind associated with the gut-wrenching emotions connected with divorce? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio talks with Licensed Professional Counselor Myra Hurtado, who sheds some light on the process and gives us some things to do starting TODAY to heal from those traumas.

Does sending the kids off to your ex's house send you into a depression? Do your ex's texts trigger an instant bad mood and feeling of upset? This discussion actually gets down to the nitty gritty of what works to fix the feelings of trauma and how to find relief.