Modern Arizona
Brought to you by Arizona Divorce Attorney Billie Tarascio of Modern Law, and Win Without Law School, our mission is to help all families navigate life and law in Arizona.
Episodes
202 episodes since 2020
The Impact of Military Life In The Courtroom
In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with attorney Lauren McAlpin to discuss her journey in family law and the unique challenges she faces as both a military spouse and lawyer. Lauren shares her...
September 12, 2024
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34:47
Transition From Wages To Wealth
When you’re at a crossroads in life—whether due to a major transition like divorce, widowhood, or simply planning for retirement— knowing how to secure your financial future can give you the confidence you need to get through a rough patch. In ...
September 05, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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26:23
Who Killed Rachel Hansen? Arizona Investigator looks at the issues
Imagine finding yourself in the middle of a complex murder investigation, where every detail matters, and the stakes couldn't be higher. That’s the world private investigator Justin Yentes steps into every day. In this episode of the Modern Ari...
August 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:08:07
The Midlife Dip: Reinventing Your Life When Change Happens
In 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 t...
August 22, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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29:47
Legal Insights Into Bullying And Loss
What 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 Andre...
August 15, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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42:43
Gilbert Goons: How Youth Mentorship Can Stem Teen Violence
In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Motivational speaker and Life Coach Marcus Timmons, also known as Big Herc, a community activist from Gilbert, AZ, about the troubling rise in youth violence in the ...
August 08, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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42:28
Financial Empowerment for Women: Navigating Divorce and Marriage with Confidence
In 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 thos...
August 02, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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34:27
Empowering Fathers: Navigating Family Law with David Pisarra
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricacies of family law and the unique challenges faced by fathers navigating the legal system. David Pisarra , a seasoned attorney based in Los Angeles, shares his extensive experience and the ...
July 25, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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37:02
Low Cost Legal Clinic Opens To Help Arizonans
Let’s face it – legal help is expensive. But a new legal clinic has started providing low cost family law help to Arizonans. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, family law attorney and host Billie Tarascio sits down with Laura Chapma...
July 23, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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14:47
Empowering Divorces: LGBTQ+ Advocate Tracy Wood Joins The Modern Law Team!
In 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...
July 19, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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28:30
Gilbert's Problem with Teenage Violence Continues!
Ever had neighbor kids turn into total jerks?Imagine that, but way worse! In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Attorney Billie Tarascio chats with three Gilbert moms who've been through the wringer. Jennifer, LeeAnn...
July 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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1:06:47
Strategic Leadership and Community Vision with Joel Coen, LD14 Candidate
In this insightful episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Joel Coen, a candidate for State Representative for Legislative District 14. Joel brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, having worked with C-...
July 16, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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1:01:32
Special Edition: Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell Discusses Teen Violence
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell sits down with attorney Billie Tarascio to discuss the Gilbert Goons, sentencing guidelines, why the Goons are NOT charged as gang members, and why they are getting probation. Rachel addresses why charge...
July 13, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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55:19
Debating Protection Orders And Parental Rights
When 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 joi...
July 11, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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38:12
Gilbert Goons Updates: What should police do to stop teen violence?
In 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 di...
July 09, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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44:26
Aaron Accurso: Building a Better Gilbert
It’s an election year, and so important to get involved in the local scene affecting your family life. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Aaron Accurso, a candidate for Gilbert City Council, to di...
July 05, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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54:02
Pro Moves For Self Represented Domestic Violence Victims
How does a victim win in court in a domestic violence situation? By having an attorney-tested strategy and using the law to prove your case. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Riverside Coun...
July 02, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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36:41
Tools for healthy co-parenting communication
It’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 ...
June 27, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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31:00
Arizona Politics: Battling dirty tactics and smear campaigns
In the latest episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio welcomes Lalani Hunsaker, a first-time political candidate running for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 14. As a party outlier running on the ...
June 20, 2024
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47:43
Parental Alienation Fallout When Children Are Grown
Is parental alienation real? Definitely, says Madison Wellborne, who discusses how her mother manipulated her into rejecting her father through false accusations and lies, leading to long-lasting emotional and psychological effects. In this epi...
June 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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44:35
Belle Blake: From Abusive Marriage To Recovery
What makes for an abusive marriage? In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Belle Blake Phillips, a divorced mom, domestic violence survivor, and recent internet sensation who shares her shocking stories and...
June 13, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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43:49
Top Prosecutor Candidate talks about Maricopa County's Criminal Justice System
In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Gina Godbehere, candidate for Maricopa County Prosecutor, to discuss local crime and the justice system. The conversation begins with a focus on the Gilbert Goon...
June 06, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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41:14
Life Take 2: When Divorce happens to a “Trad Wife” Influencer
In 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 fa...
June 04, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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54:30
Is Our Community Safe? Sheriff Candidate Frank Milstead talks Leadership and Law Enforcement
In this special episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Colonel Frank Milstead, a 25-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department and candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. They delve into Frank's ex...
May 30, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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36:42