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Nesting. It's not just about getting comfy at home. When divorcing with kids, it's a question of whether you can share a home with your ex so that parenting time keeps the kids in one place while the parents depart when it's not 'their time.' 

Carly Loving, who runs two Nekter Juice Bar franchises in Chandler, AZ, tells her story of how she and her ex split up their time while letting the kids stay under one roof. In this episode, she shares with host, and Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio, all the details of the good and bad of nesting, and what happened to her family during the process.

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Can't stand to be around your Ex? But you have to, right? All the kids events and obligations throw you two together.

In this episode, family law attorney Elise Buie of Elise Buie Family Law Group (elisebuiefamilylaw.com) in Seattle, WA, takes off her attorney hat and puts on her divorced mom hat, talking through all the dramas that got her to a point where she could breathe the same air as her ex. 

The big question is: do you hate your ex more than you love your kids? Host Billie Tarascio breaks it down with Elise on how to get  beyond the conflict; for your own sake and for the kids.

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So now that your marriage is over, what happens to your kids if something happened and you died? Who would take care of them? Do you want your ex and family to keep your parents and family members from seeing the kids. Probably not.

In this episode, family law attorney Billie Tarascio talks with divorced dad, and estate planning attorney Rilus Dana, where they walk through the process of how to do a quick and legit will naming guardianship and then how to make sure your assets go to your children and not to your ex (unless that's what you want!).

To find Rilus Dana online, go to DanaLegalHelp.com. And to connect with Billie Tarascio, you can send an email to [email protected] or go to her website MyModernLaw.com.

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In this episode, Kris Godinez, licensed professional counselor, unwraps the mysteries of the most common personality disorders that can affect your divorce and what you should do about it. Host Billie Tarascio, attorney with Modern Law in Mesa, AZ,  talks with Kris about all of the different types of problem ex's: drama queens (and kings), covert, overt, and communal narcissists, and the emotional dysregulation of borderline personality disorder.
Divorcing someone with any of these issues can mean big problems for the other party, but in this conversation you'll learn about how to deal with the big exit from a marriage and how to protect yourself.

You can find Kris at AhaCounselingAZ.com, and  Billie at MyModernLaw.com.

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There are so many decisions that go into a divorce and there are so many decisions that go into a financial plan and whether or not you have a financial plan and whether or not you're working with an advisor, you are making decisions every single day right now that are to affect your long-term future.

Do you want to make those decisions proactively and informed them with a plan, or do you want to make those decisions one cup of coffee at a time?

After divorce, you have the freedom to paint your future picture anyway you want. It's worthwhile to sit with a certified financial planner, like Jana LaVanway (featured in today's episode), who explains some of the considerations you'll need to be thinking about.

To find Jana, you can reach her at [email protected] or by stopping at juncturewealth.com.

To find Billie Tarascio, stop by the MyModernLaw.com website or call (480) 937-2562.

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How you divvy up your property and valuables in a divorce depends a great deal on the state you're in. And how you kept property, bought it, and sold it, makes a big difference. In this fascinating look at how this works, Arizona attorney and podcast host Billie Tarascio talks with Chicago area attorney Brian Reidy about how different states deal with the issues.

This is one of those "pulling back the curtains" podcasts that everyone going into or through a divorce should listen to because what you hear could make a big difference in what you get to keep when you walk away.

To find Brian Reidy online, go to  ReidyLawOffice.com. Likewise, if you're looking for Modern Law or Billie Tarascio for an Arizona Divorce, find out more at MyModernLaw.com.

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So often, when a couple is divorced, there's real estate - a home - to split up between them and it must be sold. It's a high tension situation that requires help, and Jeffery M. Hall specializes in just that. As a Special Real Estate Commissioner in Arizona and retired attorney, Jeffery can report to the court if necessary, and help both spouses find a balance with who gets what.

In this episode, Attorney and Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio talks with Jeffrey about the process and what someone can expect.  It's often a question of saving money on legal entanglements and helping angry parties resolve a sale fairly.

Find Jeffrey at https://JefferyMHall.com.

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We've all heard the stories because it happens: one parent accuses the other of abuse of some kind in a divorce. When it's not true, defending yourself against the charges is a minefield of legal issues. In this episode, Attorney Tim Hintze, criminal attorney, talks with host Billie Tarascio about how to navigate the minefield and how to defend yourself successfully.

This is a critical MUST LISTEN podcast for anyone dealing with a false accusation that threatens to keep you away from your children or create a criminal record. Tim has loads of great knowledge on this subject that will leave you with an all-new consideration of why criminal law and family law often intersect.

To connect with Tim, find him online here: https://www.scottsdale-duilawyer.com/attorney/timothy-hintze/
 

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Immigration is one of this country's hot button issues, but when it comes to family and legal issues with immigration, the topic becomes a deeply meaningful, and sometimes gut-wrenching challenge.

In today's podcast, your host, family law attorney Billie Tarascio talks with Tempe, Arizona immigration attorney Dario Romero about some of the rules that govern who becomes a U.S. citizen and how their family ties affect their path to citizenship.

Dario unpacks some of the most important questions for anyone curious about immigration status and how to become a legal citizen, including how children of immigrants might help their parents get citizenship, and how marriage can help - or hurt - a person's chances. 

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It's happening so much in today's world: grandparents or another party are raising children when their parents aren't in the picture - much, if at all. Sometimes a deep and abiding relationship develops over many years between a step-parent and a child. And then - BOOM - a divorce happens, life happens, or a death happens. All this can get in the way of seeing a much-loved child. What can you do?

In this podcast, family law attorney Billie Tarascio talks about what happens in Arizona and how the court considers these cases: and what you need to do to get the rights you seek to spend time with a child.