Pacific Cascade Legal’s Podcast, “Modern Family Matters”
We have discussed a variety of different topics, ranging from divorce and custody to adoption and estate planning. 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 Pacific Cascade Legal attorneys and other industry professionals on all matters pertaining to the modern family.
When Should You Contact a Bankruptcy Attorney for Your Case?
From Chaos to Clarity: Fixing a DIY Divorce Gone Wrong
How Pendente Lite Orders Protect You During the Divorce Process
Is There a One-Stop Shop for Family Resources Through Divorce? The National Association for Single and Divorced Families
Fighting Back: Handling Courtroom Harassment from an Ex
A No-Fault Divorce Isn't Exactly No-Fault: There Can Be Consequences!
How to Keep Your Legacy from Reading Like an Agatha Christie Thriller!
Immediate Danger? How to File for Emergency Custody FAST
Money Matters: Temporary Support Options in an Oregon Divorce
Storytime Truths: Busting Adoption Myths with Children’s Books
Combating Workplace Discrimination When Navigating a Family Law Matter
Who Says You Need a Partner? Making the Leap to Open Adopt as a Solo Parent
I Think I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants a Divorce
Temporary Orders 101: How They Work In a Divorce, Separation and Custody Case
Status Quo Orders: What They Are and When to Use Them in a Family Law Case
How to Begin Preparing for Financial Transition When Approaching Divorce
Are You Expected to Obey Your Divorce Decree Even if Your Spouse is Not?
Learning Through Laughter: Teaching Practical Skills To Kids Through Humor
Giving Kids the Power to Verbalize Their Feelings Through a Divorce
Tips For Dating With Confidence After Going Through A Divorce
Can You Afford to NOT Have an Attorney for Your Family Law Case?
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Debt and Divorce Mediation Testimony
How An Unsuspecting “Innocent” Spouse Can Be Protected from a Tax Consequence on a Jointly Filed Income Tax Return
The Ostrich Syndrome: What Tax Payers and Ostriches Have in Common
How to Approach the Conversation of the Birds and the Bees with Your Child
How You Can Prepare for the Four Stages of a Personal Injury Case
Five Strategies to Support Twice-Exceptional Children
Am I Ready to Be a Parent? Working Through Internal Questions and Fears
Can Your Spouse or Landlord Evict You in a Divorce or Separation?
Five Things You Should NOT Do If You're Injured in a Car Accident
Stepparent Success School: How to Build a Strong Foundation for a Blended Family
What Goes Into a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan?
How to Prepare for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors
How to Approach Your Spouse About a Divorce and Have “The Talk”
The Consequences of a Criminal Record on a Divorce Case
How to Safeguard Personal Data During Family Law Disputes
The Methodology Behind Letting Go of Anger Completely to Navigate Divorce
What to Do When You’re Grappling with a Loss of Self Through a Destabilizing Life Event
How to Prepare Your Children for the Possibility of Bullying
Planning Your Retirement Budget Part 2: All Things Investments!
Planning Your Retirement Budget Part 1: Social Security Claiming Strategies
When to Hire a Private Investigator to Testify for Your Family Law Case
What Does a “Win” Truly Look Like In a Divorce Case?
Hot Take: Divorce Does Not Harm Kids… Parental Discourse Does!
A Co-Parent’s Guide for Surviving Preschool Years From Separate Households
What Is a Legal Retainer and How Does It Work?
What Can You Do to Protect Yourself from Cyber Stalking?
Don't Make These Divorce Mistakes! 7 Things NOT to Do When Navigating Divorce
Practicing Smart Conflict When Navigating a Family Law Case
What to Do When Co-Parents Don’t Align on How to Support Their Neurodivergent Child
What to Expect From an Initial Consultation with Pacific Cascade Legal
The Benefits of Using a Co-Parenting App During and After a Divorce
How to Create the Right Parenting Plan to Fit Your Needs
Dusting Off Your Divorce Decree: What to Do If Your Divorce Is Out of Date
How to Know When It's the Right Time to Make a Will
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Sexual Abuse Protective Order
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get an Elderly Abuse Protective Order in Oregon
Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Stalking Order in Oregon
How Parents Can Help Their Children Value Domestic Labor and Family Responsibilities
The Importance of Having a Financial Strategy Behind Your Estate Plan
What Are Some Pitfalls of Representing Yourself in a Divorce?
How Does Mental Health Impact the Trajectory of a Divorce?
Strategies for Educating Kids on Financial Literacy in Our Digital Age
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 3: How Debts Are Treated After a Bankruptcy Is Filed
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 2: How Debts Are Treated During a Bankruptcy
The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt. I: How Debts Are Treated Before a Bankruptcy is Filed
How Long Do Money Awards Last After a Divorce or Other Family Law Case?
How Is Your Trustee Payment Calculated in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
What Do You Have to Prove in a Modification or Enforcement Case?
Important Safety Tips When Exiting an Abusive Relationship
What Is a Narcissist, and How Can You Break Ties with One?
What Happens When Limited Scope Representation Ends?
What Is Limited Scope Representation, and What Should You Expect?
Where Am I Going to Live?! Why Real Estate Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought in Divorce
Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Making a List and Checking it Twice!
How To Manage Expectations and Set Goals During Your Divorce
Everything You Need to Know About Divorce and Joint Tax Liability
Estate Plans 101: How to Store Your Estate Planning Documents
Life After A FAPA Hearing: Renewals, Dismissals And Violations
How Long Does a FAPA Order Last, and What Limitations Does it Impose?
What Is an Adoption Home Study, and How Can You Prepare?
How Long Does an Adoption Take, and What Information Is Needed?
The Importance of Updating Your Documents After a Family Law Case
How to Prepare for Dating After Divorce: Starting Again and Finding Love
How to Encourage Digital Wellness for Your Children in a Split-Household
The Good News and Bad News About Social Security for Widowed Parents
How to Identify and Retain Necessary Experts for Your High Asset Divorce
Who Do You Pay in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
What Should You Expect from the Statutory Discovery Process?
What Is Mandatory Mediation and Parent Education, and Why Is It Important in a Family Law Case?
Timing Considerations When Filing a Bankruptcy with Property Concerns
The Damage of Parental Alienation After a Divorce
Preparing for and Recovering Your Financial Health in Light of a Divorce
Important Legal Considerations When Filing for Divorce While Pregnant
Why An Attorney Might Withdraw As Your Representative At the End of Your Family Law Case
Identifying Your Child's Cognitive Skills to Support Academic Success
How a Private Investigator Can Help Your Legal Case and When You Should Consider Hiring One
How to Emotionally Exit an Unhealthy Relationship Once You’ve Made the Decision to Physically Leave
How to Safely Break Free From a Financially Abusive Relationship & Regain Control of Your Life
Collaborative Reproduction And The Evolution Of Gender Roles
How Does Pet Custody Work in An Oregon Divorce?
Filing a Bankruptcy Wisely When it Comes to Debts and Income
Divorce On a Budget with the Commons Law Center: Affordable On-Demand Family Law Coaching
Recovering After A Divorce: Rebuilding Self-Confidence And Finding Peace In Your Own Company
How to Expect the Unexpected Co-Parenting Hurdles & Strategies to Overcome Them
We’ve Got You Covered! Breaking Down the Role of Automobile Insurance in a Personal Injury Case
Utilizing Family Synergy Therapy to Identify Conflict in a Blended Family Setting
How Divorce Changes Your Relationship with... Well, Everything
Find Me the Money! Forensic Tips On How to Pin Down Your Financial Whereabouts During a Divorce
What Happens if You Miss a Payment or Have a Change of Income During a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Why a Divorce Coach May Be the Missing Puzzle Piece to Your Divorce
Preparing to Enter a Blended Family: A Stepparents Guide to Finding Contentment in Your Parenting Role
How Co-Parents Can Develop a Plan to Get Their Child a Great Education at a Price They Can Afford
The Secret to Constructive Co-Parenting: Establishing Key Pillars for Success Post-Divorce
Breaking Down Washington Child Support Modifications & the Technicalities of the Legal Process
How a Certified Divorce Lending Professional Can Be a Valuable Asset to Your Divorce Team
Divorced but Still Dad – The Importance of Being an Engaged Father & Co-Parent
What Is a 100% Bankruptcy Plan, and When Is It the Right Option for You?
Paying the Price of Divorce: Factors that Impact the Cost of a Dissolution
How to Protect Your Child's Mental Health When Approaching or Weathering a Divorce
Behavioral Parenting Plans: How to Respond to Your Child's Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors in Your Home
How to Create a Blueprint for Aging: Defining Goals for Post-Retirement
How to Talk About End-of-Life Care with Your Parents
Designing a Life Template for Children: Embracing Your Role as Your Child's First and Most Important Teacher
What Is The Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors?
There's No Shame in Bankruptcy! Detangling the Stigma Around Filing for Bankruptcy
The Role of Limited License Legal Technicians in a Family Law Case
Understanding The Co-Relationship Between Self-Worth and Net Worth Post-Divorce
Why Does Divorce Take So Long?! Factors That Impact the Timetable of a Dissolution
Can You Keep Your Car After Filing For Bankruptcy?
What Should You Expect From a Probate Case in Oregon?
Important Differences Between California and Oregon Divorce Laws
Strategies to Break the Cycle of Reaction When Divorcing a High-Conflict Personality
The Power of Words: Book Recommendations to Help Children Process Divorce
The Secret to Creating a High-Caliber Parenting Plan That Works
Don't Make These Mistakes! Conduct You Want to Avoid In a Custody Case
Wiping the Slate Clean & Starting New: Your Most Pressing Bankruptcy Questions Answered
To Post or Not to Post? The Role of Social Media in a Divorce Case
How Fathers Can Do the "Heart" Work to Break Generational Trauma for Their Children & Family Legacy
A Roadmap for Claiming Control of Your Divorce in the Throes of Upheaval & Transition
College Planning for Co-Parents: Financial Strategies to Save for Your Child's Future Education
Incorporating Legacy Investing as a Powerful Part of Your Estate Plan
How to Utilize Nervous System Literacy to Become the Empowered Mom
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13: How to Decide Which Bankruptcy Option Is Best for You
What Community Property Is & How It Impacts Family Law and Bankruptcy Cases
Help! What Are My Options If My Wages Are Being Garnished?
Let's Talk Personal Injury: What You Should (& Shouldn't) Do If You’re Injured In a Car Accident
Washington Protection Orders: Understanding the Types of Restraining Orders Available and When You Should Consider Filing
There's No Room for Shame in Divorce! Detangling Cultural and Religious Stigmas From the Decision to Divorce
Get the Inside Scoop! Attorney Tips on How to Best Prepare for a Family Law Mediation
The Co-Parent’s Survival Guide for Spring Break: Attorney Tips on How to Eliminate Stress & Amicably Plan for Success
The Psychological Impact of Divorce: How to Process the Stages of Separation & Transition From a Place of Resentment to Acceptance
The Complex Relationship Between Bankruptcy and Divorce Cases, & Tactical Considerations When Filing for Both
Wait! Important Questions You Should Ask Your Financial Advisor Before Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
Tried and True Attorney Tips for Creating Effective Visitation and Parenting Time Schedules
How Co-Parents Can Utilize Sleep Science to Help A Child Struggling to Sleep in Two Households
Harnessing Your Power to Reclaim Control in Divorce and Make Co-Parenting a Win/Win Situation
Military Divorces & the Tactical Division of Assets and Military Benefits
Raising Children in a High Achievement Culture: How Effective Co-Parenting Can Help Prevent a Child From Becoming a Disintegrated Student
Supporting a Child Through Addiction: How Divorced Parents Can Create Helpful Structures & Solutions for the Struggling Child
Perdido en la Traducción: Exploring the Benefits of Hiring a Spanish Speaking Attorney for Your Family Law Case
Re-Entering the Workforce Post-Divorce: Tips On How to Successfully Kickstart a Teaching Career
Preparing for Child Support: Taking a Closer Look at Oregon’s Child Support Guidelines & Calculations
What Is Intellectual Property, & How Is it Addressed in Divorce and Estate Planning Cases?
Estate Planning 101: The Basics of a Trust, & How to Create One That Is Best Designed for Your Goals
Covid 2.0: Handling the Uncertainty & Surviving the Upcoming School Year
Co-Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Reaching Alignment to Create a Proper Blueprint for Success
Till Death (or Divorce) Do Us Part: The Ins and Outs of Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Divorce & Mortgages: How the Two are Less Like Oil and Water Than You Might Think
The Power of a Thoughtfully Crafted Parenting Plan, & Why They Are So Important to Get Right
The ABC’s of a Last Will and Testament: Simplifying Estate Planning
What to Expect From a Client/Attorney Relationship, and How to Work Together for a Positive Outcome
Co-Parenting During the Summer Can Be Hard! How to Treat Your Ex Like a Business Partner & Choose Cooperation Over Conflict
Selling Your Home Before, During or After a Divorce: A Realtor’s List of Do’s and Don’ts
Understanding Divorce Discovery: Why It’s Important, What to Share, and How Your Legal Team Can Make All the Difference
Trickle Down Bleakonomics: How High-Conflict Relationships Hurt Children & 5 Ways to Foster Healthier Dynamics
Military Divorces and How they Differ: Protections, Divisions & Pensions
Estate Planning Resolutions: The Benefits of Reviewing Your Estate Plan Annually
A Guide to Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Restraining Orders
Best Practices for Negotiating Business Ownership During a Divorce
Divorce, Domestic Violence, & Tenancy Rights: Leasing Options for Renters (& Their Landlords)
The Do's and Don'ts of Courtroom Conduct: What to Know Before Your Hearing
How to Protect Yourself From Losing Health Insurance During a Divorce
Important Things to Know About DHS and How Child Welfare Cases Are Processed
Creating the Right Plan for You: Demystifying Estate Planning Documents
Utilizing Mediation to Resolve Family Disputes: Safeguarding Time, Money, and Privacy
Creative Ideas to Motivate Children as Virtual Learning Looms Ahead
Behavioral Finance: Learning How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Buy Happiness
What Is Financial Therapy, and How Does it Affect Financial Planning?
How Does DACA Impact Family Law Matters for DREAMers?
What Are the Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples Who Separate in Oregon?
Avoid These Parenting Pitfalls! Strategies to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health During Lockdown
Special Needs Estate Planning: Preserving Your Disabled Child’s Public Benefits and Maintaining Their Quality of Life
Deconstructing the Divorce Process: Preparing for a Favorable and Lasting Outcome
Estate Planning: Who Should Get One and Why Is It So Important?
Alternative Options for Pursuing Your Family Law Case During COVID-19
What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, and Why Is It Important?