Legal Lounge

The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

Legal Lounge is a education podcast hosted by Modern Legal, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  You Can’t Take the Emotion Out of Divorce | Attorney Evan Schein on Protecting Your Kids, Finances, and Future

  Aug 18, 202634 min

  Divorce brings grief, financial pressure, parenting decisions, and major changes to daily life. Theresa talks with New York matrimonial and family law attorney Evan Schein about handling those pressures with a clear plan and the right support. They discuss therapy, self-care, mediation, parenting schedules, child support, property division, and interstate family-law cases. Their conversation centers on practical decisions that protect children, reduce conflict, and help families build a stable path forward. Evan D. Schein is a partner and Head of Litigation at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, where he handles New York matrimonial matters involving high-net-worth and high-income divorce, high-conflict child custody, and marital agreements. He also leads the firm’s family law and sports practice, serves as an adjunct professor at Cardozo School of Law, and hosts the Schein On podcast. Connect with Evan: Website LinkedIn Podcast eschein@berkbot.com 212-466-6015 Need legal help in your family law matter? Schedule a consultation with our team to make sure you and your future spouse are both legally protected should a divorce occur. 3 Ways to Protect Your Family During Divorce: Build a strong support team early. A therapist, financial professional, and experienced family law attorney can help you manage grief, organize information, and make sound decisions under pressure. Shape parenting plans around your children’s needs. School schedules, activities, work demands, transportation, stability, and special needs should guide custody decisions. Set the tone before conflict grows. Early preparation, realistic expectations, mediation, and advice from a local attorney can save time, reduce expense, and support a healthier co-parenting relationship. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

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  Unemployed, Underemployed, or Starting Over? Vocational Expert Dr. Sabrina Taylor Explains Income Issues in Divorce

  Aug 4, 202631 min

  Separation and divorce completely changes a family’s financial reality, especially when one spouse has been out of the workforce or is earning less than they may be capable of earning. In this episode of Legal Lounge, Theresa speaks with vocational expert Dr. Sabrina Taylor about how many factors - including education, transferable skills, and local job opportunities - can affect employability and earning capacity. They explain why a person’s current income or lack of employment does not always tell the whole story. Vocational evaluations can bring objective information into disputes involving alimony, child support, and post-divorce financial planning. The conversation also offers a realistic look at what happens when one household becomes two – and why both spouses may need to reconsider their careers, budgets, and expectations for the future. Dr. Sabrina Taylor, PhD, LPC (DC), CRC, CWIP, is the founder of Benefits Understood Counseling Services and a vocational expert specializing in forensic vocational evaluations, employability analysis, earning capacity, transferable skills, labor market research, and vocational rehabilitation. Her work helps attorneys and individuals better understand realistic employment options and income potential in family law and other legal matters. Connect with Dr. Taylor: Website LinkedIn bumailbox@benefitsunderstood.com 410-618-3699 From prenuptial agreements to divorce, Modern Legal is here to protect your family at all stages of life. With new offices now open in Waxhaw, Gastonia, and Statesville, you can schedule a consultation with our team today at the location most convenient for you. 3 Realities About Earning Capacity After Divorce: Your current income or lack of employment compared to your earning capacity are not necessarily the same. A vocational evaluation considers employment history, education, transferable skills, functional limitations, training needs, and local labor-market information to estimate what someone could realistically earn rather than assuming current income tells the whole story. Time away from the workforce can create real barriers without eliminating someone’s ability to work. Industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology can change dramatically in a matter of years, so returning professionals may need updated certifications or retraining before they can compete for positions comparable to the ones they previously held. Two households create more expenses without automatically creating more income. Objective information about employability and earning potential can help spouses, attorneys, and courts make more grounded decisions about child support, alimony, relocation, career changes, and the lifestyle adjustments that may be necessary during a separation and divorce. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

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  57. Litigation 101: Family Law Court Basics and Trial Preparation

  Jul 21, 202635 min

  Going to court in a family law matter can feel intimidating, especially when your children, your home, your finances, and your future are involved. In this episode of Legal Lounge, Theresa is joined by guest co-host and podcast producer Kristen Stegall for a practical conversation about litigation basics, including what it means to file a lawsuit in family court, how mediation fits into the litigation process, and why many cases still settle before trial. This episode goes through what families can expect if custody, support, divorce, or equitable distribution issues need to be decided by a judge. Kristen Stegall is the founder and lead producer at Novice Studios, a full-service podcast production and marketing agency that helps business owners align their podcasting efforts with broader content and sales strategies. She’s known for helping clients feel confident behind the mic and for transforming podcasting from an overwhelming task into a growth-driven asset. Connect with Kristen: Website IG Need legal help in your family law matter? Schedule a consultation with our team to make sure you and your future spouse are both legally protected should a divorce occur. Three Things to Know Before Your Divorce or Custody Case Goes to Court: Litigation does not always mean you are headed straight to trial. Filing a lawsuit may be necessary to move the process forward, protect your rights, or create accountability when negotiations have stalled. Even after a case is filed, many family law matters still resolve through mediation, direct negotiation, or settlement before a judge makes the final decision. Mediation gives families a chance to make decisions before a judge has to. Theresa explains that parents usually know their children, their routines, their schools, and their community better than any Judge ever could. That is why mediation is such an important part of the process: it gives families an opportunity to reach agreements instead of handing deeply personal decisions to someone who may have only a few hours to understand the full picture. Court preparation is about proving what matters most. In family law, the judge is not focused on which parent dislikes the other more; the judge is focused on the child’s stability, safety, and ability to thrive. A strong legal strategy identifies what needs to be proven, what evidence matters, and which witnesses can help tell the clearest version of the family’s lived experience. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

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  56. When Family Conflict Affects Your Kids | Emotional Regulation with Matthew Murphy

  Jul 7, 202635 min

  Divorce, child custody disputes, and high-conflict family transitions can create emotional pressure that affects every person in the household… especially children. In this episode of Legal Lounge, Theresa sits down with therapist Matthew Murphy to talk about what children may be absorbing during family conflict, why emotional regulation matters for both parents and kids, and how therapy can support families navigating difficult legal and relational changes. Matthew Murphy , MS, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC, is an experienced counselor with Egan Counseling & Consulting who works with children, teens, adults, and parents navigating family changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, behavioral challenges, and difficulty regulating emotions. He uses a person-centered and holistic approach to every client. He has experience supporting families through challenging dynamics, separation and divorce, emotional regulation, reunification, and long-term mental health goals. Connect with Matthew: Website IG matthew.murphy@egancounseling.com From prenuptial agreements to divorce, Modern Legal is here to protect your family at all stages of life. With new offices now open in Waxhaw, Gastonia, and Statesville, you can schedule a consultation with our team today at the location most convenient for you. Resources mentioned: Good Inside by Becky Kennedy 3 Ways Parents Can Better Support Their Children Through Divorce and Family Conflict: Regulate yourself before responding to your child. Children often absorb the emotional stress of the adults around them, especially during divorce or conflict. When parents pause, calm their own nervous system, and respond instead of react, they create a safer emotional environment for their child. Give your child space to feel big emotions without making the moment bigger. A child’s anger, silence, or acting out may be a sign that they are overwhelmed, not simply being disrespectful. Parents can help by staying steady, reconnecting first, and addressing consequences later when everyone is calmer. Keep adult conflict away from your child whenever possible. Speaking negatively about a co-parent in front of a child can create loyalty conflicts and make the child feel like a part of them is being criticized too. Children need developmentally appropriate information, not the emotional burden of adult legal disputes. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

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  55. Real Estate & Business vs. Family Law | Protecting What You’ve Built with Claudia Soto

  Jun 23, 202632 min

  Legal decisions around marriage, business ownership, real estate, immigration, and estate planning often intersect in ways people do not expect. In this episode of Legal Lounge, host Theresa sits down with Attorney Claudia Soto, owner of Soto Law, to discuss proactive legal planning, bilingual legal services, and the value of trusted professional referrals. Their conversation explores how deeds, business agreements, premarital agreements, child support, and ownership documents can shape what happens when families or businesses face change. Claudia Soto is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Soto Law, a North Carolina law firm with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. Soto Law serves clients in real estate, estate planning, business law, and immigration, with a strong focus on Spanish-speaking clients and Latino business owners. Connect with Claudia: Website 704-427-0602 Need legal help in your family law matter? Schedule a consultation with our team to make sure you and your future spouse are both legally protected should a divorce occur. Resources mentioned: Charlotte Latin American Chamber of Commerce Some key takeaways from this episode are: Legal planning works best before conflict begins. Premarital agreements, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, deeds, and estate planning documents can help prevent confusion when relationships, businesses, or property arrangements change. Planning early gives people more control over the outcome and reduces the chance that a court, closing attorney, or crisis will force decisions later. Family law often connects with business, real estate, immigration, and estate planning. A divorce can affect a jointly owned business. A deed can create family law complications. A business owner may also need immigration, tax, or estate planning support. The right attorney can identify the legal issues in front of you and connect you with trusted professionals for the pieces outside their practice area. Legal education helps people make better decisions. Clients may not always know which legal question to ask, but a consultation can clarify what the law actually requires, what documents may be needed, and which choices could create problems later. Knowing your rights and responsibilities earlier can save time, money, and stress. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.

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