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Ever Googled a legal question at 2 a.m. and felt worse after reading the results? We’ve been there. This episode brings clarity to the messy intersections of love, work, and money, grounded in real cases and straight answers you can actually use.

We start with privacy: what you can see on a shared phone plan, what you can’t, and why snooping through a locked device crosses legal lines. From there, we unpack how evidence works in no-fault states like California—when cheating doesn’t sway the divorce itself but the money trail might. If community funds pay for gifts, transfers, or secret expenses, we explain how breach of fiduciary duty claims can lead to reimbursements and sanctions, and the right way to obtain records so they hold up in court.

Money stress ramps up with fraud and debt. We break down forged signatures, joint credit cards, and community debt rules, including gray areas like cosmetic surgery charged near the date of separation. On the work front, we dig into dual-consent recording laws, Zoom notifications, and the crucial domestic violence exception for secret recordings. You’ll also hear how HR tackles post-breakup harassment, retaliation claims, and fraternization policies that require disclosure to prevent favoritism—even when rumors outpace proof. An OnlyFans case highlights how off-hours content can collide with social media policies and employment rights.

All of this leads to the quiet crisis many face: financial control at home. We draw the line between budgeting and coercive control, showing how patterns of isolation, denial of essentials, and intimidation can amount to abuse under the law. Along the way, we offer grounded relationship guidance for navigating radical belief changes, plus practical mindset tools for handling overwhelm—one step at a time, with receipts instead of panic.

If you found this helpful, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Got a burning question? Send it our way for a future Let’s Get Gritty segment.

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We go inside the fastest-growing scams hitting seniors, from AI voice clones to bank impersonations, and break the shame that keeps families quiet. District Attorney Summer Stephan shares how our task force links cases, what to report, and a simple script that stops fraud in its tracks.

• why smart people still fall for layered scams
• how tech support pop-ups lead to bank impersonation
• the power of reporting to police and ic3.gov
• why scammers target seniors’ savings, not their smarts
• AI voice cloning and the family code solution
• the stop, hang up, tell someone method
• policy gaps on spoofed caller IDs and platform duties
• red flag lightning round for common scenarios
• supporting loved ones through third-party voices
• One Safe Place services, language access, and virtual court help

If you're listening, take two minutes today and talk to someone in your family about scams. Hit that subscribe button and make sure to follow us. And if you've got a question for Let's Get Gritty, leave it in the comments or send it to podcast at antoniamoranda.com

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🎙️ Hosts: Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
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Ever stared at a legal mess and thought, How do I pick the right lawyer without getting burned? We take you from vague recommendations to a clear, confident selection process that protects your wallet, your case, and your peace of mind.

We start where most people do: referrals. They’re useful, but not a strategy. We explain how to vet attorneys beyond word of mouth with state bar records, Google reviews, and pointed interview questions that reveal judgment and workflow. You’ll hear how to tell if a firm’s size helps or hurts your case, who will actually touch your file, and how strong communicators keep you informed when deadlines hit. We compare billing models with real-world incentives—why a higher hourly rate can cost less overall, when flat fees work for defined tasks like prenups, and why flat fees often fail in contested family law and complex litigation.

We also push back on Hollywood myths after reacting to the All Is Fair trailer. TV loves fireworks; real court rewards preparation, professionalism, and emotional control. Judges notice demeanor, and sanctions are real. We share how the best lawyers balance passion with restraint, give you realistic outcomes, and say no to motions you don’t need. Then we answer a listener dealing with an unresponsive attorney, laying out practical steps to document communication, demand updates, and navigate liens if you switch firms on a contingency case.

If you’re choosing a divorce lawyer, employment lawyer, or personal injury attorney, this conversation gives you the checklist and confidence to lead. You’re the captain; your lawyer is the steering wheel. Ask sharper questions, expect clear plans, and pick the team that treats your case like it matters.

If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s lawyer-shopping, and leave a quick review so others can find it too.

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🎙️ Hosts: Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
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Retaliation at work is way more common than people realize. You speak up about harassment, discrimination, or a toxic environment, and suddenly your job gets harder, colder, or you get pushed out completely. A lot of people think this is just “bad luck” or “HR doing their job,” but many times it’s actually illegal.

In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila talk openly about what really happens behind the scenes when you report something at work and your employer starts treating you differently. Mila shares what she sees every day as an employment attorney, and Ilona adds her perspective on how businesses try to protect themselves and where things go wrong.

Here’s what we break down together:
- What retaliation actually looks like under California law
- Real examples of employees who were punished for speaking up
- How to tell the difference between an at-will firing and wrongful termination
- What a healthy HR response looks like versus a red flag
- What to document so you can protect yourself
- What your rights are if HR refuses to put anything in writing
- What remedies employees can pursue like back pay and emotional distress damages
- How smaller companies can defend themselves when they are wrongly accused

We also react to a classic Mad Men firing scene and talk about how often these situations still happen today.

If you’re trying to understand whether your firing, demotion, or job change was retaliation, this episode will give you clarity and real-world steps to take.

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Ilona and Mila debunk the biggest myths about divorce court—and react to dramatic Divorce Court and Judge Judy moments to show how real family law actually works. From child support misconceptions to courtroom etiquette, this episode separates Hollywood fiction from California legal reality.  Judges don’t just ask who has the kids; they compare incomes, impute earnings when someone is underemployed, and can make support retroactive to the filing date. If payments fall behind, arrears snowball with interest, and enforcement can include tax refund intercepts, license suspensions, and judgments that follow you until paid.

 In this episode:
 • Why “50/50 custody” doesn’t mean zero child support
 • How courts handle hidden income and “phantom” earnings
 • Retroactive child-support orders and wage garnishments
 • What judges actually look for in custody and support cases

This is the reality check you didn’t know you needed.

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Divorce can feel isolating — but connection is the cure. In this heartfelt episode, Ilona and Mila talk with Arielle Fuller, community builder and relationship expert, about her new Divorce Buddy System. She's pairing women who’ve been through divorce with those currently navigating it.

Arielle opens up about her own story, the rise of loneliness in modern life, and how vulnerability and courage can rebuild confidence from the inside out.

This is an episode about healing, friendship, and rediscovering who you are.

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Your favorite legal dramas deliver killer lines; real court rewards clean records. We sat down to separate TV spectacle from courtroom reality—pulling scenes from Suits, Legally Blonde, Kramer vs. Kramer, Big Little Lies, and North Country—and traced what would actually fly before a judge with a packed calendar and zero patience for theatrics. The truth is quieter, more exacting, and far more interesting once you know where to look.

We unpack why a dazzling memory or elite diploma isn’t the same as being a great lawyer, and how mentorship can turn raw talent into sound judgment. From LSAT war stories and three-day bar exam stress to the precise way objections must be stated and preserved for appeal, we share the moves that matter: ask narrow questions, answer even narrower, and protect the record at every turn. Family court gets special attention—why self-representation is a trap when emotions run hot, how nonresponsive answers can sink a case, and the simple discipline of yes-or-no responses that keep judges focused on what’s admissible and relevant.

Along the way, we reset expectations about case value in employment and injury matters, drawing the line between wrong and illegal and showing how evidence, witnesses, and timing drive outcomes more than a single dramatic moment ever could. We also talk shop about the day-to-day: coaching clients, crafting depositions, negotiating strategically, and where AI helps (and where it won’t replace the human judgment that wins at trial). If you love the shows, keep loving them—just don’t bring their rules to court.

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We explore the complex legal landscape of IVF, surrogacy, and embryo ownership with adoption attorney Anna Howard, who brings years of experience helping families navigate reproductive law.

• Embryo ownership after divorce is a legally complex area with limited case precedent
• California has no published case law specifically addressing frozen embryo disputes
• Clinics require disposition forms but these are often signed hastily without proper consideration
• Courts generally favor the party not wanting parenthood but exceptions exist
• Known donors (friends/family) require careful legal contracts to prevent future claims
• Surrogacy arrangements need comprehensive legal protection addressing potential conflicts
• Psychological evaluations help ensure surrogates understand the emotional implications
• Embryo disposition options include donation, scientific research, or compassionate transfer
• Major employers increasingly offer fertility benefits as part of compensation packages
• Approximately 1 in 12 people experience fertility challenges when attempting parenthood

Think of your IVF agreement like a prenup for your embryos. Courts do not want to decide this for you later. Preparation speaks volumes - stability and preparedness go hand in hand.

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Ever wondered what happens when a decade-long paternity secret explodes? When custody battles turn into psychological warfare? Our latest deep dive takes you behind closed doors into the most shocking family law cases that still haunt veteran attorneys years later.

The episode opens with a jaw-dropping story of a married man who paid hush money for ten years to a woman claiming he fathered her child during a one-night stand. When her financial demands became too excessive, she revealed everything to his wife. Despite the betrayal, the couple sought legal help together, leading to a paternity test with an unexpected twist - he wasn't the biological father at all. This case illustrates how paternity can be weaponized in devastating ways, while highlighting the importance of legal verification.

We also explore a heartbreaking custody battle that emerged after a mother's sudden death left her infant caught between two potential fathers - the biological father who had been involved throughout the pregnancy and an ex-boyfriend who had signed the voluntary declaration of paternity at the hospital. This complex case reveals how legal paperwork can sometimes trump biological connections, at least temporarily.

For parents navigating their own custody challenges, we provide practical advice on establishing paternity rights, using communication platforms that maintain records admissible in court, and understanding how children's preferences factor into custody decisions. We examine how psychological evaluations, while intended to provide expert insight, can sometimes create more problems than they solve, especially when they come with $90,000 price tags and lead to years of additional litigation.

Whether you're currently involved in a custody dispute, know someone who is, or simply fascinated by the complex intersection of family dynamics and law, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting yourself and your children in even the most challenging circumstances. Share your own custody story with us - we're building a community where these difficult conversations happen with honesty and compassion.

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When tragedy strikes a family, especially one involving a child, the path forward can seem impossibly daunting. Enter Keri Nahama, a formidable personal injury attorney who specializes in representing society's most vulnerable victims – children who cannot speak for themselves.

With a philosophy she describes as "polite until provoked," Keri reveals the profound purpose behind personal injury law that goes far beyond monetary compensation. Through heartbreaking yet inspiring stories, she demonstrates how holding wrongdoers accountable not only provides justice for individual families but creates safer environments for all children.

One particularly moving case involves a disabled child who suffered a broken femur during a routine diaper change at daycare. Despite the child's inability to verbalize what happened, Keri fought through two trials to ensure justice was served. "This was truly about justice," she explains. "You can't break this kid's leg at school and then lie about it because he can't speak."

Keri dismantles common misconceptions about personal injury attorneys, addressing parents' concerns about appearing "greedy" when pursuing compensation for injured children. She offers practical wisdom about insurance coverage, the legal process of protecting children's settlements, and how to recognize red flags when dealing with defendants and insurance companies.

For anyone navigating the aftermath of an injury – especially to a child – Keri's expertise provides a roadmap through the complex legal landscape while her compassion offers reassurance that justice remains possible even in the most challenging circumstances. Her career stands as powerful testimony that advocacy for the vulnerable is both professionally fulfilling and socially essential.

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🎙️ Hosts: Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
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