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Modern ArizonaCourtroom Confidence: How to Emotionally Prepare for Divorce & Custody BattlesSend us a textIn this empowering episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with courtroom readiness and mindset coach Jeanine Tripodi—a hypnotherapist and energy practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping women navigate major life transitions, including divorce. Jeanine shares how emotional regulation can make or break your courtroom experience. From nervous system tools to subconscious reprogramming, she breaks down exactly how she helps clients stay calm, clear-headed, and in control during high-stress legal moments like court hearings or mediation. She explains the science behind hypnotherapy, attachment theory, and...2025-07-0324 min
Modern ArizonaThe Legal Gray Zone: Grooming, Silence, and a Mother’s Fight for JusticeSend us a textIn 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, the manipulation tactics used by the coach, and the heartbreak of watching her daughter suffer not only from the ab...2025-06-2833 min
Modern ArizonaDivorce, Big Money & Smart Moves: Financial Planning for High-Asset SplitsSend us a textWelcome 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, real estate, or other community property, this conversation is for you.This episode is especially geared toward those who have been married for 25–30 years2025-05-2934 min
Modern ArizonaNavigating Divorce with Autism: A Conversation with Attorney, Therapist & Advocate Maleah WoodwardSend us a textIn 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 attorney dedicated to helping neurodivergent clients feel empowered and understood during one of the most difficult times in their lives.Together, Billie and Maleah explore:Th...2025-05-1535 min
Modern ArizonaRebuilding After Divorce: Debt, Credit & Your Financial Comeback PlanSend us a textAre 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 isn’t always the best indicator of financial health* Budgeting basics (even for high...2025-05-0233 min
Modern ArizonaSmart Money Moves for 2025: Post-Divorce Financial WinsSend us a textWondering 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 discuss:✅ The #1 mistake keeping people in financial stress post-holidays✅ Why a big tax refund isn’t a win—and how to avoid giving the IRS a free loan✅ How to maximize y...2025-02-2832 min
Modern ArizonaWhat Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for Arizona: Expert Insight with Jim HackingSend us a textBillie Tarascio and nationally renowned immigration attorney Jim Hacking delve into the current and future state of immigration policy in the U.S. This episode covers urgent concerns about mass deportations, expedited removals, and the potential impacts of recent political developments.Also discussed are the risks for immigrants seeking discretionary waivers, particularly under stricter administrations. They reflect on the potential misuse of DACA registrant information for enforcement purposes, expressing concerns about anti-immigrant policies and strategies that may arise, such as using government records to target undocumented individuals. Despite these challenges, Billie...2024-12-0523 min
Modern ArizonaAn Insiders View of Policy, Politics and Propositions in ArizonaSend us a textWhere is Arizona heading? In this fascinating episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Junelle Cavero, a fresh face in Arizona’s legislature who was thrust into the center of a high-stakes vote just hours after her appointment. Junelle recounts her whirlwind first day: appointed to office in the morning, she was on the legislative floor by afternoon to cast the decisive vote on Arizona’s controversial 1864 territorial abortion ban. Junelle, who balances her new legislative duties with running a business, offers a compelling perspective on her l...2024-11-0141 min
Modern ArizonaThe Midlife Dip: Reinventing Your Life When Change HappensSend us a textIn this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Deborah Donenfeld, a coach specializing in midlife transitions. Deborah shares her unique approach to helping individuals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond harness their inner light and navigate significant life changes, whether it’s dealing with unexpected events like divorce or actively seeking new directions. Drawing from her own personal experiences of upheaval, Deborah explains how she empowers her clients to embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than a setback.Deborah and Billie dive into th...2024-08-2229 min
Modern ArizonaLegal Insights Into Bullying And LossSend us a textWhat is the real cost of bullying, and what can parents do about it? In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio explores the real fallout of bullying with guest Jordan Harstad, a father who tragically lost his son Andrew to suicide following relentless bullying. Jordan shares the devastating journey of his son’s downward spiral, beginning with his freshman year at Hamilton High School, where bullying escalated despite numerous attempts to seek help from the school and law enforcement. Jordan provides an unflinching account of the failures he...2024-08-1542 min
Modern ArizonaFinancial Empowerment for Women: Navigating Divorce and Marriage with ConfidenceSend us a textIn this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Nikki Tucker, a personal financial coach and certified divorce financial analyst, to discuss the crucial aspects of financial planning for women, especially those facing divorce. Nicki shares her journey from a childhood fascination with finance to a career in financial services, and ultimately to personal financial coaching. Her motivation to help women navigate financial challenges, particularly during and after divorce, is evident as she emphasizes the importance of women being unapologetic about their financial security and taking control of...2024-08-0234 min
Modern ArizonaEmpowering Divorces: LGBTQ+ Advocate Tracy Wood Joins The Modern Law Team!Send us a textIn this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Tracy Wood, the newest addition to the Modern Law team. Tracy brings a rich and diverse background to her role as a family law attorney in Tucson. Her journey includes serving as a police officer in Seattle, a public defender, and a personal injury attorney, as well as being a stay-at-home mom to her stepchildren and a certified life coach.Tracy is also a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate with extensive experience representing clients in same-sex divorces. Her commitment to inclusive...2024-07-1928 min
Modern ArizonaDebating Protection Orders And Parental RightsSend us a textWhen an order of protection threatened to keep a parent from seeing his children for two years, how did his attorney resolve the situation?In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio is joined by Kylie Bigelow, Managing Attorney at Modern Law, to discuss a highly controversial case that garnered significant online attention involving a custody situation and the order of protection that had been put in place by the mother. Kylie shares her experience navigating this challenging case where her client, the father...2024-07-1138 min
Modern ArizonaGilbert Goons Updates: What should police do to stop teen violence?Send us a textIn this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes back Matson Browning, a certified gang expert and former police detective, to discuss the alarming case of the Gilbert Goons and its progress. Browning and Tarascio dive into the police report on the Connor Jarnagan attack, revealing significant implications for the ongoing investigations into gang activities and the response from the Gilbert Police Department. Browning praises the detailed police report but criticizes the lack of proactive investigation by the police, stressing the need for officers to engage in community policing and...2024-07-0944 min
Modern ArizonaTools for healthy co-parenting communicationSend us a textIt’s hard to talk with an ex under emotionally charged circumstances, yet moms and dads still need to coordinate schedules for the kids while keeping down the drama. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some kind of tool to keep everyone on track and still civil?In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio is joined by Tracy Krall, a former family law attorney and current representative of Our Family Wizard, an innovative app designed to make co-parenting easier by streamlining communication and reduce conflict.2024-06-2731 min
Modern ArizonaLife Take 2: When Divorce happens to a “Trad Wife” InfluencerSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Modern Divorce Host and Attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Jennie Gage, who found herself divorced and broke after adhering to traditional wiferoles dictated by her Mormon faith. Jennie recounts her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to a domestic violence advocate and social media influencer.She emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and shares how she rebuilther life through side hustles, including furniture flipping and social media, and her recent work with a law firm helping victims of child sex abuse in the Mormon Church.2024-06-0454 min
Modern ArizonaFrom The Innocence Project To Family LawSend us a textIn today’s episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Modern Law attorney Hannah Bustos who opens up about her victim advocacy work in Mississippi and how it still influences her work in family law. The conversation also covers her personal experience with divorce and why she takes a special interest in building strong relationships with her clients.Hannah Bustos’ Background: Hanna shares her story of growing up in Arizona, attending the University of Mississippi, and immersing herself in the local culture and advocacy scene. She talk...2024-05-2825 min
Modern ArizonaGilbert Goons: Mesa gang detective weighs in on police responseSend us a textIn this eye-opening special edition episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Matson Browning, an expert in gang enforcement, to dissect the complexities of the Gilbert Goons case. Browning’s background brings much-needed clarity to the criteria for classifying what constitutes a gang, shedding light on the case's intricacies, including the controversy surrounding the police report and gang identification standards.The discussion takes a critical look at local law enforcement's response to the Gilbert Goons, calling out systemic failures and advocating for more robust, proactive community pr...2024-04-2553 min
Modern ArizonaSpecial Episode: Gilbert Goons Criminal Law EditionSend us a textSomething 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 been taking place with s...2023-12-2624 min
Modern ArizonaNegotiating Success With EnneagramsSend us a textHow 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 brings Tracy to the mic so you can learn how t...2023-12-0747 min
Modern ArizonaTrends in Divorce: Getting a better divorce agreementSend us a textAs 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, avoiding traditional divorce destruction, and creative ways to deal wi...2023-11-3047 min
Modern ArizonaSister Wives: Is That Even Legal?Send us a textIn 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 legal challenges facing this unique family. Sarah admits she's been a longtime fan of this show, and sh...2023-11-2348 min
Modern ArizonaFBI rescues son from Doomsday MomSend us a textWhat 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 an impending apocalypse.The father's l...2023-11-1629 min
Modern ArizonaMore High Conflict Divorce StrategiesSend us a textDivorce 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 exploding, you've got to handle the kid conversation differently. Ka...2023-10-1923 min
Modern ArizonaHow To Handle Parental AlienationSend us a textAfter divorce, it's not so uncommon for a child to pick the parent they want to be with, and avoid - or even stop speaking to - the other. In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and emotionally charged topic of parental alienation. Join us as we explore the nuances of this issue and discuss its impact on families, legal proceedings, and the lives of children caught in the crossfire. Your host, Family Law Attorney Billie Tarascio, answers questions we've collected and shares the realities of how parental alienation manifests, its co...2023-08-3122 min