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Modern Family Matters

with Pacific Cascade Legal
163 episodes   Last Updated: Dec 18, 24

Modern Family Matters is a podcast based out of the Pacific Northwest that discusses a variety of different topics that can impact the family unit, such as divorce, custody, estate planning, adoption, personal injury accidents, and bankruptcy. We believe that there is no such thing as "broken" family, and that true family can take on many different forms. Join our host, Steve Altishin, as he interviews attorneys and other industry professionals on all matters pertaining to the modern family.

Episodes

In this podcast episode, Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, joins us to discuss how committing a crime can influence child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support and the division of marital assets and debts in a divorce case, and what you can do if you're approaching a divorce with a criminal record.In this podcast episode, Steve and Kimberly discuss the following topics:The legal landscape of divorce can become significantly more complex when one spouse has been involved in criminal activities. Unfortunately, life choices do matter, and some can have severe consequences on divorce proceedings, potentially affecting the entire process. The added cost of dealing with a crime in your divorce case.How a spouse's criminal record can influence the child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support and the division of marital assets and debts Not all crimes are the same. When a criminal record can be used in court.Understanding how crimes involving drugs, driving, abuse, assault, sexual violence theft and fraud can affect a divorce.What to do if you, or your spouse has criminal issues that arise in your divorce.As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases and how we can help. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com. Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Jonathan Steele, to discuss how you can protect sensitive information and personal data during a family law dispute.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Jonathan can help you, you can visit his website at: https://www.steelefamlaw.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
In this podcast episode we sit down with Dr. Mort Orman to discuss the high cost of living in anger through a divorce, the benefits of letting anger go, and anger elimination tactics.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Mort can help you, you can read his book, which is available on Amazon: Dr. Orman's Life Changing Anger Cure: Eliminate Unwanted Anger, Without Anger Management, So You Can Be Happier, Healthier, and Don't End Up Alone.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Wellness Coach, Melissa Harris, to discuss what to do when you're facing a major de-stabilizing life event, such as bereavement, divorce, empty-nesting, illness, retirement, or addiction, and how to get yourself back on your feet and moving forward in a positive direction.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Melissa can help you, you can visit her website at: https://linktr.ee/melissawyshboneDisclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our podcast interview as we sit down with Author and Speaker, Katie Kuperman, to discuss how parents create a safe environment for their kids to open up about any potential bullying they may be experiencing.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Katie can help you, you can visit her website at: https://www.katiekuperman.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our podcast as we sit down with Certified Financial Planner, Gregory Kurinec, to discuss how retirement investment accounts fit into your overall retirement plan.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Gregory can help you, you can visit his website at: https://pennantplanning.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our podcast as we sit down with Certified Financial Planner, Gregory Kurinec, to discuss smart social security claiming strategies as you begin budgeting for an upcoming retirement.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Gregory can help you, you can visit his website at: https://pennantplanning.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our live event as we sit down with Private Investigator, Jennifer Brissenden, to discuss when you should consider hiring a private investigator to gather evidence for your case, and what exactly they can testify to in a family law matter.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Jennifer can help you, you can visit her website: https://brissenden-investigations.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our live event as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss what a "win" in a dissolution case might look like, when facing inevitable loss.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
Join us for our live event as we sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist, Julia Hoffman, to discuss why it's important for parents to leave their marital baggage at the dissolution door when transitioning into a co-parenting role.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Julia can help you, you can visit her website: https://juliahoffmancoaching.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.