In today's episode, Modern Divorce Host Billie Tarascio, mom to teens in Gilbert, brings in Richard Lyons, a trial attorney who is the first to file civil charges against the Gilbert Goons, their parents, and the schools for not taking appropriate actions to stop the violent bullying that hurt so many, and caused Preston Lord's death.  The so-called Gilbert Goons have been entertaining themselves by randomly beating up local teens in Phoenix's East Valley . While some criminal charges have...

Can we actually stop violence in schools that authorities have not been able to shut down? Host Billie Tarascio, in another special edition podcast, is back to talk more about the Gilbert Goons situation in Gilbert, Arizona. Mayoral candidate for the City of Gilbert, Shane Krauser joins the program to talk about how to rebuild the community's trust in the wake of the Goons mess, and the death of teen Preston Lord. The city, and other cities in the Phoenix area, are dealing with angry...

Wouldn't you like your child to have the "cheat code" to success for the rest of their life? Heck, yeah! Today's kids are growing up connected more to their devices than to each other, creating an unprecedented change in children leaving them vulnerable to isolation, with an extra helping of helplessness. For listeners of the Modern Divorce Podcast, it may be a child suffering the emotional issues of a newly split family. But that can change, with real relationships that develop emotional...

In the wake of a criminal case that found a mother guilty for manslaughter in the school shooting committed by her teenage son, the stakes for a child acting out are high. While most situations are far less explosive, there are nevertheless situations where kids acting out inappropriately can put a parent in legal jeopardy, and threaten to tear a family apart. What to do? In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Modern Law Attorney Maleah Woodward, who...

When you're investing in a top-tier attorney to handle your divorce, you want confidence that they're meeting your needs. But how can you be sure? Discover some little known methods to unveil the truth and track your legal progress. The good news is, there are proven ways to maximize your attorney's value and keep a close eye on their performance. Join the Modern Divorce Podcast as host Billie Tarascio, a family law expert, sits down with Brian King, a seasoned South Carolina family attorney....

When Gilbert, Arizona resident Rick Keuhner was forced to send his teenage son out of the country to live with his mom, it was the last straw. His son had been beaten three times by local thugs, dubbed the Gilbert Goons, who continuously threatened the boy via social media and in school. A video of the latest beating and texts identifying the perpetrators were handed to police and the school, yet nothing was done to keep the teen from being terrorized. Still worse, when local boy Preston...

How do you get back into dating after a divorce while avoiding poseurs, thieves and players? Can an intelligent professional woman find someone decent online? Modern Law Attorney and 2016 Marathon Olympian Lanni Marchant joins Modern Divorce host Billie Tarascio to talk about online support groups for women: specifically the "Are We Dating The Same Guy" group.  As an attorney, Lanni has a special interest in watching the areas that overlap into family law, and her involvement in the group...

Gilbert Arizona is a highly sought-after suburb of Phoenix where parents can find nice homes in safe surroundings. But that visage of safety was shattered when a teenager, Preston Lord, at a 2023 Halloween party was murdered by a mob of Gilbert and neighboring Queen Creek teens who call themselves the Gilbert Goons. As social media pages started lighting up with videos of the event, along with other disturbing pictures of random Fight Club-style beatings, drugs and weapons appeared. Parents...

Is your Soon To Be Ex hiding money or keeping you from having access to it? Look, we know domestic violence is abuse. But what about when one spouse keeps the other from having access to money, including some or all accounts, along with hiding statements, credit cards and bills. It's called financial abuse, and it plays a part in many a divorce. In today's episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Arizona family law attorney and host Billie Tarascio, and New York attorney Lisa Zeiderman, talk...

So what happens when one parent doesn't return your child home? Or your kiddo shows off scratches or bruises they picked up at your ex's house? Or worse, talks about drug paraphernalia or weapons at their 'other' house. Is it time to call police? Maybe. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, family law attorney and host Billie Tarascio talks with longtime friend, police lieutenant Doug Mozan to discuss these scenarios and more. You'll find out when to call police, and when they will...

Something very weird is going on in our host's backyard, the town of Gilbert, Arizona. Billed as one of the safest cities of its size in the country, the facade has been pierced by the October murder of a teenage boy in a nearby town with ties to a 'fight club' group based in Gilbert calling itself the Gilbert Goons.  Parents have been alarmed at uncovering a collection of ill-conceived social media posts among high schoolers in the area showing drugs, weapons and "thrill beatings" that have...

Discover the startling truth about the long-lasting psychological effects of divorce conflicts on children in this eye-opening episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast. Did you know that as many as 1 in 4 children of divorce endure these profound consequences? This is a staggering statistic, especially when compared to just 1 in 10 children from non-divorce families facing similar challenges. Join our host, Billie Tarascio, as she dives into this crucial topic with special guest, Dr. Karey...

Step into the world of high-conflict divorce on the Modern Divorce Podcast, where we tackle a pressing issue head-on: Parental Alienation. Today's important espisode features Reunification Family Therapist, Cathy Himlin, of Himlin Consulting, teaming up with family law attorney and host, Billie Tarascio, to unpack the elements of this complex phenomenon and equip you with the essential parenting skills you needto rebuild a connection with your child. In this important episode, Cathy shares...

How can a well-known personality test help make your life smoother, influence and negotiate your divorce, and give you turbo power with dealing with kiddos, family and worklife? Meet Tracy O'Malley, who shares the nine powerful personality types of the Enneagram system with Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio in today's episode. Tracy taught all the attorneys at Modern Law how to use these tools, and the reports back were that the Enneagram - done right - was "life changing."  Billie...

As many as 75% of divorces are filed by women: are they getting what they need and want? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio joins Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, to talk about the latest trends in divorce including elements that can turn a bad divorce agreement into something that works for both sides now and in the future.    For instance, this episode covers new methods to get highly functional parenting plans, including pets in the agreement,...

In this compelling episode of "Modern Divorce," host Billie Tarascio delves into the captivating world of a long-running TLC reality show centered around Kody Brown and his four wives. While bigamy is unquestionably illegal, this polygamist family has somehow navigated the complexities of plural marriage from their home base in Arizona.  Join Billie and Sarah Encarnacion, Modern Law's Marketing Manager, as they embark on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate web of personal and...

What is custodial interference and how is this used to keep one parent away from another? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio, along with Modern Law contributor (and mom) Nancy Conrad, discuss in depth a unique custodial interference case from Arizona, where a teenage son, Blaze Thibaudeau, was abruptly taken out of state and into the wilderness by his mother.  The case was unusual because it involved a potential harm to the child due to the mother's belief in...

After a long-time marriage, how do you juggle the emotional needs of the kids after a divorce while rebuilding your life? Joining Modern Divorce Podcast Host Billie Tarascio is Zach Dees, a business owner who found himself divorcing two years ago after running out of options to fix his marriage. In today's episode, Zach talks about how he navigates the muddy world of single dad dating, and the sometimes bewildering transition into single life when there's no playbook for doing it right.

When a Maryland judge, who recognized the signs of domestic violence in a divorce proceding, ruled against a father, he had little idea that he would be shot to death in his driveway just hours later. Elsewhere, in Arizona, a judge asked for an armed guard to be present at all times in the divorce courtroom, yet the children of the marriage were still allowed to stay with dad without any oversight or conditions. What's happening with domestic violence cases in the courtroom, and why are the...

Divorce Coach Karen McMahon is back,  bringing receipts with real-world high conflict divorce strategies.  In this episode, Karen and Modern Divorce Podcast host Billie Tarascio, who are both seasoned pros when it comes to handling divorce drama, dive deep into a topic that hits home for many parents: how to talk to your kids about divorce when things are blowing up. Billie and Karen break down the whole "high-conflict vs. amicable divorce" thing. They stress that when the fireworks are...

Have you left a relationship with a coercive controller? Is your child going between your home and the home of the coercive controller? What can you do about it, and how can you manage it both personally and in the court?Is your child exhibiting fear? Look for the hidden signs manifested in sadness, anger, high-achieving, or dissociating.These are some of the areas we talk about today in the Modern Divorce Podcast featuring Billie Tarascio and Dr. Christine Cocchiola, LCSW, DWS, a coercive...

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with an Arizona father of four, Ken Crockett, who talks about his long court battle to get regular - and fair - parenting time with his kids. Ken is a moderator who helps others navigating similar situations on the Modern Divorce Facebook Group. Ken's ex moved out of town, making a 50-50 split impossible. Ken talks about what arrangements he made and how his uphill battle eventually led to the climactic win he was...

Cinderella's wicked stepmom may have set the mold for the concept of bad step parents, but the reality is, once a mom and dad are divorced and repartnered with a new step parent, it's possible to work out the daily issues once everyone understands how to stay in their own lane. But do they? In today's Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio joins her mom Nancy Conrad to discuss the daily push and pull of step parents after divorce, and to identify when to get help from an attorney when...

It's blended family month at the Modern Divorce Podcast, and host Billie Tarascio joins with two experienced parents who've got a system you can use to make your blended family life more successful - and sane. It's hard enough raising a family under any circumstances, but blending a family can be an especially difficult process as you build relationships between step siblings and step parents. Dr James and Ginger Dellaripa of Scottsdale, Arizona, blended their family of 5 children as younger...

Today's podcast gives you a peek behind the scenes at Modern Law with Client Advocate Kendra Stephanski, who is typically the first contact people speak with when they call Modern Law for help.  In this episode, we hear about Kendra's work on the DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) where she explains why she believes in it and how she's driving the efforts to serve all varieties of cultural, racial, ethnic and gender influences.  Because Modern Law continues to grow and bring...