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AI can sound calm, confident, and decisive when you’re panicking about custody, support, or how to even start a divorce. That’s exactly why relying on a chatbot as your divorce attorney is so risky. We sit down with founding attorney Lewis Landerholm to unpack what people miss when they treat AI legal advice like the final answer, especially in family law where the details and the judge matter.

We talk through the accuracy problem first: AI can pull the wrong jurisdiction, miss local court rules, quote outdated statutes, or even generate citations that don’t exist. That can wreck your credibility in front of a judge and, in some cases, lead to sanctions. We also explain why Oregon and Washington divorce practice can’t be reduced to a generic template and why “one size fits all” guidance breaks down when your case turns on specific facts and evidence.

Then we get into the part most people never consider: confidentiality. Unlike working with a lawyer, you don’t get attorney-client privilege with an AI tool. What you type and what it returns may become discoverable in litigation, requested in discovery, or even subpoenaed. We share practical ways to use AI more safely, like removing identifying details, using hypotheticals, verifying sources, and rewriting output in your own voice, while keeping the real legal strategy where it belongs: with experienced counsel.

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A divorce decree can say your ex “must pay the debt” and you can still be the one getting collection calls, credit dings, and lawsuit threats. That disconnect is what we unpack with our founding attorney, Lewis Landerholm, as we walk through the real-world pitfalls of marital debt division and why a judge’s order does not automatically bind credit card companies, mortgage lenders, or the IRS.

We get specific about the debts that cause the biggest post-divorce surprises: joint credit cards, mortgages on a home one spouse keeps, and tax debt from joint filing. We explain why being “off title” is not the same as being “off the mortgage,” how late payments can follow you for years, and what usually has to happen to truly remove a spouse from liability: refinance, sale, or in limited cases a loan assumption. We also talk about why taxes can be uniquely stressful, including the risk of unknown balances that surface after the paperwork is signed.

From there, we shift to solutions and enforcement. We discuss how courts enforce only what is written in the final judgment, why do-it-yourself forms often miss critical enforcement terms, and how tools like indemnification clauses, clear deadlines, and attorney fee provisions can change the outcome if your ex does not comply. We also clear up a common misconception about bankruptcy: one spouse’s discharge may not protect the other spouse on joint debts, making timing and planning essential.

If you’re negotiating a divorce settlement or already worried about debt after divorce, listen closely, then subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave us a review so more families can find clear guidance when it matters most.

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Divorce doesn’t just change a schedule, it can shake a child’s sense of safety. That’s why this conversation is for dads who feel the clock is working against them and who want a stronger, calmer relationship with their kids during separation and co-parenting.

I’m joined by Elisabeth Stitt, an author, educator, and certified life coach who specializes in helping divorced dads and single dads build a stable home culture. We dig into the mindset shift that changes everything: when you have half the time, you have to be twice as intentional. Elisabeth explains why kids aren’t actually chasing the house with the biggest TV or the most activities. What they want is predictability, clear expectations, and the steady feeling of “I know what it’s like to be at Dad’s house.”

We also get practical. Elisabeth shares a simple tool many dads overlook: a household binder or planner that tracks school details, routines, schedules, and contacts so your kids never feel like they have to “wait for Mom’s house” to feel oriented. Then we name two common traps in divorce parenting, guilt and bitterness, and how they can quietly drive decisions around bedtime, treats, control, and conflict. Finally, we talk about building a values-based home culture, so your parenting plan and custody time aren’t just logistics, they’re a foundation your kids can trust.

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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 Elisabeth and how she can help you, you can visit her website at: https://www.elisabethstitt.com/ or download her free guide at: https://dads.joyfulparentingcoaching.com/home-culture-pdf

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.