Modern Arizona
Brought to you by Arizona Divorce Attorney Billie Tarascio of Modern Law, and the Modern Divorce Navigator, our mission is to help all families navigate life and law in Arizona.
Episodes
In this powerful and emotional episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with local mom Nikkol Krug to share a story every parent needs to hear.
Nikkol opens up about the grooming of her teenage daughter by a high school volleyball coach—how it began, how it escalated, and how the system failed to protect her child. She bravely recounts the signs she missed,...
Welcome to a special episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a career in family law.
In this candid roundtable, Billie Tarascio is joined by her three law partners at Modern Law—Stacey Rogan, Heather Pelaez, and Kylie Bigelow—for an insightful conversation tailor-made for future attorneys, law students, and practicing lawyers looking to under...
In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Ron Platt, co-founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), to unpack a revolutionary concept: Support Insurance—a financial safety net for divorced and single-parent households that covers child support and alimony in cases of death, disability, or job loss.
Ron shares the deeply personal story ...
Welcome to another episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast with your host, attorney Billie Tarascio! In this episode, Billie is joined by financial planner, strategist, and RIA owner Michael Tarascio (yes — her brother!) to break down what recently divorced or soon-to-be-divorced individuals really need to know when large assets are on the line.
If you're walking away from your divorce with $500K–$2M+ in retirement...
In this important episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with family law attorney and licensed therapist Maleah Woodward to discuss a crucial topic: navigating divorce and family court when autism is part of the equation.
Maleah brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the conversation—as a former CASA, adoptive mother to two autistic children, and an attorne...
In this powerful episode of The Modern Divorce Navigator, family law attorney Billie Tarascio explores the often misunderstood world of supervised parenting time with Christie Carter, founder of Angels Monitoring AZ. Together, they dive into what happens during supervised visits, how safe exchanges work, and when therapeutic monitoring is appropriate.
Whether you're navigating a high-conflict custody situation or ...
Are you coming out of a divorce and feeling overwhelmed by debt, budgeting, or building a new financial foundation? You’re not alone—and this episode is your lifeline.
Join family law attorney Billie Tarascio and Certified Financial Planner Michael Tarascio as they break down everything you need to know to reset your financial life after divorce.
💡 In This Episode:
* The truth about good debt vs. bad debt
* Why net worth...
In this gripping episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, family law attorney Billie Tarascio is joined by nationally recognized immigration attorney Hillary Walsh from New Frontier Immigration Law to break down the complex—and often misunderstood—intersection of immigration and family law.
➡️ Whether you’re undocumented, in the middle of a divorce, or fighting for custody of your children, this episode is packed with li...
Dr. David Adams is one of the most respected voices in domestic violence prevention and abuser intervention. In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, Dr. Adams shares insights from his 45 years of experience working with abusers, victims, courts, and professionals across the U.S. and beyond.
We dive into what really works when it comes to changing abusive behavior, why coercive control often gets missed...
When emotions run high in custody disputes, the term “parental alienation” is often used—but not always understood. In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jean Mercer, developmental psychologist, author, and expert witness, to break down the facts behind the controversy.
Dr. Mercer shares what the research really says about parental alienation, why it’s often misused in court, and how focus...
In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Steven Bradley, a retired federal law enforcement investigator and safety and technology expert, to uncover how digital tools are being used to harass, stalk, and manipulate in family law cases.
Drawing from decades of frontline experience, Steven explains how spyware, fake evidence, GPS tracking, voice cloning, and even ch...
In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, Billie Tarascio welcomes Cassidy Daugherty, an expert Family Law Attorney at My Modern Law. Cassidy shares her compelling journey from collegiate athlete to successful attorney, highlighting how the discipline and focus from her sports career shaped her approach to law school and legal practice.
The conversation dives deep into understanding how to find and buil...
Coercive control is one of the most dangerous but least understood forms of abuse. Many victims don’t even realize they’re being controlled—until it’s too late.
In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, Dr. Lisa Fontes, a leading expert in coercive control and domestic violence, breaks down the hidden tactics of abuse and how survivors can recognize and escape these manipulative relationships.
D...
In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Israel Ortega, the newest attorney at Modern Law, to discuss his vast courtroom experience and unique approach to family law. With 100+ jury trials under his belt, Israel’s background as a former prosecutor and probate attorney gives him a powerful edge in high-stakes family law cases.
Israel shares insights into navigating domestic viol...
Step-parenting is hard. Blending families? Even harder. 😅 But Lori & David from Nacho Kids are here to share their game-changing approach to making it work—without constant conflict!
💡 In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Why traditional step-parenting advice might NOT work for you 🚫
✔️ How to stop taking things personally in a blended family 💙
✔️ The Nacho Kids method—what it is & why it works 🔥
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Wondering how to build financial stability and growth this year? Whether you're recovering from holiday spending, navigating post-divorce finances, or looking for smarter money moves, this episode is packed with expert strategies you can apply today.
Join Arizona Divorce Attorney Billie Tarascio and financial planner, Michael Tarascio CFP, Owner & Lead Advisor at Tarascio Financial Planning, as they ...
🚨 New Episode: The Modern Arizona Podcast 🎙️
Breakups are tough—but what happens when you’re not just splitting from a partner, but also navigating shared responsibilities like kids, stepkids, or even pets?
Arizona Family Law Attorney & Relationship Breakup Specialist Tracy Wood joins Billie Tarascio to dive deep into the emotional and legal complexities of ending relationships. Tracy shares insights on:
✅ Why...
Co-parenting after divorce can be really tough, especially when emotions are high and communication is stressful. In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, Arizona Divorce Attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Tessa Noel, a Certified Divorce Coach and Co-Parenting Specialist, to share practical tips for making co-parenting smoother and less stressful.
Tessa opens up about her own high-conflict divorce and how sh...
In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, Billie Tarascio, owner of Modern Law, sits down with Attorney Rachel Collier to discuss the realities of family law. Rachel shares her journey from Minnesota to Arizona, how she got into law, and why she finds family law both challenging and rewarding.
They talk about the ups and downs of representing clients in family court, including the impact of litigation on...
Join us on the Modern Arizona Podcast as we talk with Dr. Naaila Hudani, an expert in child development. In this episode, we discuss how to handle the challenges of co-parenting with a toxic or narcissistic ex. Dr. Hudani explains why it's crucial for the 'healthy parent' to stay emotionally strong so they can better support their children.
Dr. Hudani offers practical advice on how parents can ...
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