Who's In Charge Of Where The Stepkids Live?

Should teens be allowed to choose which parent they want to live with? And how do step parents manage their spouse’s kids effectively? These are just some of the burning questions that get answered in latest episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, where host Billie Tarascio sits down with experienced attorney and divorced mom Ruby Becker to explore the intricacies of family law and juvenile justice.

Ruby shares her lifelong ambition to become a lawyer while a mother of a three year old. The two attorneys go over the solutions to challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford legal representation, contrasting the support provided in juvenile court – albeit with the gaps in family law. 

Ruby talks about the necessity of legal counsel in family court to protect fundamental
parental rights and improve outcomes for children while handling cases
involving the Arizona Department of Child Safety. 

She also shares her personal experiences as a divorced mother and stepmother, offering success tips for co-parenting and blended family dynamics. She underscores the importance of maintaining amicable relationships with ex-spouses for the benefit of the children involved. The key, she says, is staying out of disciplinary roles and focusing on building supportive relationships with stepchildren.