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When it comes to breaking up, divorce attorneys have pretty much seen it all. They have heard all kinds of 'blush-worthy' personal details and relationship issues that have prompted breakups, divorces and legal mayhem; so wouldn't it make sense to tap that info for some great advice?

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, your host Billie Tarascio talks with fellow family law attorney Tami Hugo Haley of haleylawaz.com in Scottsdale, AZ about the break up scenarios that call for packing your bags, and those that don't warrant leaving - yet. 

This is a perfect listen for anyone in a relationship considering marriage and whether they've found the right "one" to make it permanent. (Hint: GET A PRENUP) It also offers some great advice for those considering divorce or a break up. 

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When Sarahanne was growing up, her future as a wife and mother was already decided for her. It was part of her family life as a child, and it's something she embraced as an adult. But when her marriage fell apart after more than 20 years, she found herself without a home, and without the support of her beloved church.

In this heartbreaking episode of Modern Divorce, host Billie Tarascio has a frank talk with divorce survivor Sarahanne Lawson who found herself wholly unprepared to be virtually homeless, penniless and starting over at age 50. But in getting help for her predicament, she found a team at Modern Law who welcomed her talents and abilities, giving her a new professional career and a new start. 

This is a must-listen for anyone who found their core beliefs and church relationships thrown into turmoil after a divorce, no matter what religion you are.

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TedX Speaker Shawn Bradford (Thank You Divorce) talks with Modern Divorce podcast host Billie Tarascio in this insightful episode about minding your most important relationships and how to avoid forcing intimacy in a new relationship, or out of habit.

Surprise, it could be you who's pushing things, says Bradford, who gives a roadmap for figuring out the issues - something she's done for herself. A yoga teacher who found release through meditation and yogic practices, Bradford shares her methods for solving a common problem whether divorced, married or single and searching.
 
You can find Shawn's fascinating TedX talk here and see more about her on her website at breatheandwork.com

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Going through a divorce is one of the most gut-wrenching, horrible things one can experience. It often leaves people bitter, unhappy, and awash in toxic emotions. Wouldn't it be great if there was something we could do to fix that?

There is. In this episode, you'll find welcome relief when Modern Law's host Billie Tarascio talks with Dr. Happiness, Elia Gourgouris, who has a no-fail seven step plan for finding and keeping long-lasting happiness. You'll learn the exact process he teaches to cut out toxic relationships - whether from your ex or others - and what to do to position yourself to live the life you've always wanted.

You can find Dr. Happiness on his website at dreliagourgouris.com to learn more about his amazing and simple process.

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What is a behaviorist and how can it help you survive as a single parent?

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio introduces us to Kimball Lewis, whose website empoweringparents.com is filled with tips and tools for helping parents deal with the challenges of raising a child. You need a plan to help survive the trials you'll experience as a single parent.

When a child has two different households, it's even more difficult to make rules and stick with them. But in this special episode - longer than our usual podcasts - you'll get a ton of good ideas and methods you can use to  be an effective parent raising a successful child. Here's a hint: Don't blame your spouse or your ex for your child's behavior. Once you have that down, then you're free to set up your own rules, your own way.

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In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio takes the mic on her own to lay out the important hard truth of why women get less in divorce, why so many women accept this as normal, and why the law won't help you if you don't take steps beforehand stop it. 

It's a subject that she sees come up too many times in her own law practice, and it leaves her angry for her clients as she works to advocate for them..

Truth is, marriage is an"at will" contract which can end at any time, and often does. When that happens, many women find themselves without financial and emotional support. It doesn't have to be that way. 

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Would it be possible to lower the cost of divorce and keep the divorcing parties from attacking each other? 

Turns out, yes, it's possible, with collaborative law. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, family law attorney Billie Tarascio talks with her Modern Law colleague, Christopher Torrenzano, who explains how the collaborative process works in divorce, when you can use it, and when you can't.

This is the perfect listen for anyone anticipating divorce and the expenses and anguish that can so often be a part of the process. 

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Do you have the right to an attorney? Do you really need one, and can you speak for yourself in court? These and other questions about when and how to deploy an attorney - and when you absolutely MUST have an attorney are the topics of this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast. Modern Law family law attorneys Billie Tarascio and Ryan Claridge go into depth with suggestions about when you can and should "do it yourself," when to work with a mediator, and what to do if you're dealing with criminal accusations in a family court situation.

For anyone who has wondered how to survive a family court issue without breaking the bank, this episode has key details for saving money, saving your reputation, and keeping yourself out of trouble when it really counts.

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If one spouse owns a business and the other works with it, then what happens when they split up? Or if both own it and one has to leave - suddenly without a job and an income?

So many questions are answered in this important podcast featuring Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio and Arizona attorney Darin Colburn who pick apart the strategies and possibilities when valuing and splitting up a business. They cover how to value the business, and whether it's good to pay an expert to do that (watch out for the gotchas!). Also, they talk about how a judge looks at tax returns and whether the deductions you take affect the valuation - and the judge's opinion of you!

This is a fascinating walk through the considerations of splitting a business and what that means for spousal support and more.

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Getting divorced at any time is personal challenge, but after many years with a spouse, it's about finding out who you really are, and how you approach the world as a solo person. This episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast is a good-for-the-soul exploration of the things that happen when two people divorce following a longterm marriage and how to rebuild one's personal life.

Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio, family law attorney, talks with divorce coach Raven of YourNextChapter.com who herself suffered a divorce as a 60-something woman. Raven shares her personal stories and tips, with a frank discussion about how to put yourself back together again after a big breakup.