Divorce doesn’t start in court, it starts with the warning signs.

In this episode of The AM Sidebar, divorce attorney Ilona Antonyan breaks down the most common fights couples have, the behaviors that slowly destroy connection, and the red flags you should never ignore.

From parenting disagreements and screen-time battles to financial stress, infidelity, and emotional disconnection, Ilona shares real stories from cases she’s handled and the patterns she sees over and over again.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship is drifting into dangerous territory, this episode is a must-watch.

What You’ll Learn:
- The #1 thing couples fight about before divorce
- How kids, careers, and lifestyle changes create emotional distance
- Why poor communication becomes a recurring cycle
- How phone use and social media fuel distrust
- The rise of online affairs and AI-based romance scams
- Financial stress and mismatched values
- When therapy can help — and when it can’t
- Red flags that mean it’s time to take action

About this segment for The AM Sidebar:
Hosted by divorce attorney Ilona Antonyan, The Warning Signs series helps you spot toxic patterns early, protect yourself, and understand what really leads couples to separation.

Your text messages can follow you into the courtroom. In this episode of Law on Edge, California trial attorney Eric Ganci breaks down the real case Adoption of X.D., where a single threatening text message became pivotal evidence that changed the outcome of an adoption dispute.

Eric explains how courts authenticate text messages, when hearsay exceptions apply, why prejudicial evidence is often still admissible, and how digital communication can be used to prove state of mind. He also shares strategy tips for trial lawyers and warnings for anyone who sends messages in the heat of the moment.

Law on Edge gives you clear, practical insight into how modern courts view digital evidence and why your phone is often Exhibit A.

When your boss is the government, your rights don’t work the same.

In this episode of Punching the Clock, employment attorney Mila Arutunian sits down with former correctional officer Hector Bravo — better known online as @HectorBravoUnhinged and @ThatPrisonGuard — to expose the hidden realities of working in law enforcement.

From forced interrogations and limited free speech to retaliation, mental health struggles, and whistleblower retaliation, this episode uncovers the paradox of police work — how those enforcing the law often lose their own rights in the process.

They break down landmark cases like Garrity v. New Jersey and O’Connor v. Ortega, explain how officers can be legally coerced to talk, and explore the trauma, burnout, and retaliation that come from speaking out.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside the system — this is the one to watch.

About AM Sidebar:
AM Sidebar by Antonyan Miranda LLP is your 10-minute dose of legal reality — where top attorneys break down the laws shaping your life, work, and rights.

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A divorced father wants more custody, but the mother claims he’s been hiding income from his side consulting business and took the kids out of state without permission.

In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares go head-to-head to argue both sides:

• Should financial dishonesty affect custody rights?
• Or do the child’s best interests outweigh a parent’s mistakes?

Listen as the courtroom debate unfolds and decide for yourself:
Who made the stronger case? Should a parent lose custody for hiding money?

Featuring: Tim Miranda & Carlos Tavares
Presented by: The AM Sidebar — legal insights, courtroom debates, and real-life family law dilemmas.

Follow and stay tuned for more episodes of Split Decisions, where arguments collide and you decide.

When your partner starts moving money in the shadows, it’s more than suspicious — it’s strategic.

In this debut episode of The Warning Signs, family law attorney Ilona Antonyan exposes how hidden assets and secret spending can signal a coming divorce.

From secret bank accounts to luxury perks buried in business books, Ilona shares real cases and legal insights to help you recognize financial deceit before it destroys your future.

Divorce doesn’t start in court — it starts with the warning signs.

A mother trusted a school employee to watch her son and hours later, he was gone. The jury delivered a $30 million verdict against the Los Angeles Unified School District, but on appeal, everything changed.

In this episode of Law on Edge, California trial lawyer Eric Ganci dissects the case of Taylor v. LAUSD and the power of Education Code §44808, the law that shields school districts from liability once students step off campus.

Eric explores how a single fact — what a school knew or should have known — can flip a case from justice to immunity. For attorneys, parents, and anyone who believes trust should come with accountability, this one hits hard.

Law on Edge is part of The AM Sidebar — short, sharp episodes on California’s most important legal shifts.

Hosted by Eric Ganci, Trial Lawyer
Presented by Antonyan Miranda LLP
New episodes weekly — stay sharp.

Workplace gossip isn’t just harmless chatter. It can ruin reputations, derail careers, and even land employers in court.

In this debut episode of Punching the Clock, employment attorney Mila Arutunian exposes how office rumors cross the line into harassment, retaliation, and discrimination under California law.

From real lawsuits like Miller v. Dept. of Corrections to a high-profile case against Avis Rent a Car, Mila reveals why gossip tied to race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation isn’t just toxic — it’s illegal. She also breaks down what employers are legally required to do to stop it, and what employees can do if they’re targeted.

The takeaway: Gossip is not harmless. When it’s weaponized, it’s a legal issue. Employees have rights. Employers have duties.

Split Decisions pits veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares against each other in mock-trial debates that show how powerful legal arguments can shape a case: and change the outcome! Each has 4 minutes or less to make their case. You be the judge.

In this head-to-head mock trial, they argue opposing sides of a high-stakes question: Should a restraining order be granted when one spouse alleges domestic abuse, but the other denies it ever happened?

The Case:
- A couple married for 23 years with two teenage children.
- The wife claims years of intimidation, stalking through technology, and verbal abuse.
- The husband says it’s exaggeration—admitting to drinking, swearing, and joking with the Tesla app, but denying abuse.

The Debate:
Carlos argues the wife’s safety and peace of mind require court protection.
Tim insists the evidence falls short of what the law demands.

You be the judge. Cast your verdict in the comments and poll — whose argument wins?

Follow for more legal battles, sharp insights, and real courtroom strategies from The AM Sidebar.