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Family Law - Season 4 - Episode 04: Autonomy
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00:00Previously on Family Law.
00:02What's going on?
00:03If you don't get out now, I'll have the police charge you with assault.
00:06And good luck to the next sucker who has to defend himself against your imagination.
00:11I messed up.
00:12You'll never get that time back, but I promise I will do everything I can to make it right.
00:18I've been in discussions with Marcus Peterson about a merger.
00:21Sorry, what?
00:22Since you're my partner, I wanted to bring you into the loop.
00:24I should have been in the loop before you two even had a discussion.
00:27What's wrong?
00:28Do your neighbors keep their liquor bottles in the toilet tank as well?
00:33My friends spent me 50 bucks. I couldn't talk to the cutest guy in this place.
00:36I'm pregnant.
00:37But you're not actually gonna...
00:38Yes, I'm keeping it.
00:39But don't worry. I don't expect anything from you.
00:42I just thought, morally speaking, I should let you know.
00:45Goodbye.
00:53Dude, ever heard of a condom?
00:56We used one.
00:57At least, I think we did.
00:58I can't believe you got your one-night stand pregnant.
01:01You are incapable of having a sexual encounter without turning it into a long, drawn-out downer.
01:05That's not true.
01:07Oh, I'm having a no-strings-attached affair with a chef till her boyfriend gets back to town.
01:12Cut to you, Chase, moping for a year, and martyr-MCing their wedding.
01:15Wait.
01:16What's that gotta do with this?
01:17And now, it's...
01:19Oh, this is gonna be my slut-era. Cut to I'm having a baby with a stranger.
01:23It's not my fault Jude wants to keep it.
01:24Wait.
01:25The baby mama is that chick who mac-daddied you at the bar?
01:28Yeah.
01:29Dude.
01:31You got play.
01:32She's trying to lock you down.
01:34Tell me you ordered a DNA test.
01:35Of course I did.
01:37There's no way this baby is yours.
01:40You're right.
01:42There's no way.
01:43Think about it.
01:48There's no one to date in the city.
01:50Either my standards have gotten higher, or the men have gotten worse.
01:55I thought you were sleeping at Ben's.
01:57We, uh...
01:59We broke up.
02:02Abby.
02:03No.
02:06What did you do?
02:08What did I do?
02:09Well, you have a very aggressive personality.
02:14Look.
02:15The women in our family are stubborn, but trust me, you won't do better than Ben.
02:22So, I say this with love.
02:25Fix it.
02:27Unfortunately, this can't be fixed.
02:39Good morning.
02:41Morning.
02:43So, last night was... unexpected.
02:47But nice.
02:49Very.
02:53No.
02:54I'll get her.
02:59Don't forget to use the special diaper cream.
03:01You're doing it again.
03:03Sorry.
03:04Working on it.
03:06This booth is bringing me right back, Robert.
03:09How many all-nighters did we pull here?
03:11When you were a wee articling student at my firm.
03:14Cramming for court.
03:16Blitzed on bottomless coffee.
03:18It's been way too long.
03:20How's retirement?
03:21I don't recommend it.
03:23I gave it a test drive myself a few months ago.
03:25Didn't agree with me, either.
03:27Are you still in your Point Grey house?
03:29I am.
03:31Although it's felt pretty cavernous since Anna passed.
03:36She was an incredible woman.
03:37Yeah.
03:38Knew how to throw a party.
03:39Oh, I know.
03:40Now I hear you're back with Joanne.
03:42Her?
03:43I remember.
03:44Quite a looker.
03:45She's even more beautiful now.
03:47That's possible.
03:48Although things didn't work out with us.
03:51I'm sorry to hear that.
03:53How's the firm?
03:54Doing well.
03:56Lots of changes.
03:57Daniel's a partner now.
03:58Good for him.
03:59He's a decent lawyer, but he's silly and lacks respect for the shoulders on which he stands.
04:07I can one-up you.
04:09My son has hired a lawyer to strong-arm me into handing over power of attorney.
04:16Robert, that's terrible.
04:18Let me represent you.
04:20I don't need help.
04:21Of course not, but a professional buffer could save your relationship with your son.
04:27Not sure there's anything to save.
04:30But, uh...
04:32Yes.
04:33Okay.
04:38Stick your hands in the corners of the fitted sheet, holding it lengthways, then bring your
04:43hands together.
04:45The right corner goes over the left one.
04:47So I...
04:48This is really hard to learn.
04:50Once you do, it's just like riding a bicycle.
04:51But I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
04:54How's the trial roommate situation going?
04:57Great.
04:59How's it really going?
05:01Honestly, surprisingly well.
05:02He's following all my rules.
05:06Your 9am's in the boardroom.
05:08Thanks.
05:11Hello, Theo.
05:13I'm Abigail Bianchi.
05:14How can I help you today?
05:17I'd like to get a divorce.
05:18You've come to the right place.
05:20You and your spouse are claiming irreconcilable differences?
05:23My marriage was destroyed by a Jezebel.
05:26So, adultery.
05:27No.
05:28Not a mistress.
05:30My mother-in-law.
05:33You can't prove it.
05:35Oh, oh.
05:35You got nothing legit.
05:37Oh, oh.
05:38The glove don't fit.
05:39Oh, oh.
05:40You got it with quit.
05:42Oh, oh.
05:43The charges won't stick.
05:44Cause I ain't no sucker.
05:46Ain't your lollipop.
05:48But you can't kiss my sweet, uh-huh.
05:51Never gonna stop.
05:52Never gonna stop.
05:53Never gonna stop.
05:54Never gonna stop.
05:55You can't prove it.
05:56Oh, oh.
05:57My husband always prioritized his relationship with his mother.
06:01Monica's a monster, but he's too blinded by Oedipal love to see it.
06:04Her ex has certainly done well for himself.
06:06He created a video conferencing platform that took off.
06:09Before or after you got married?
06:10Before.
06:11Do you have a list of assets acquired during the marriage?
06:14Oliver took care of all the business-y stuff.
06:17I took care of the home.
06:18We'll request financial disclosure.
06:20Yeah, that won't be a problem.
06:21We never fought about money.
06:23Or sex.
06:24Or dishes.
06:25Or anything.
06:26But Monica.
06:31You must think it's crazy to end a relationship over one thing.
06:35Not if it's a deal breaker.
06:39Speak to you soon.
06:43Cecil, can you get Portia Aoife's office to send over the financials for Kip v. Hatcher?
06:48Yeah, totally.
06:51Hey, do you have a minute?
06:53Yeah.
07:07I found Ben's secret vodka stash last night.
07:12I ended it.
07:15I hate that I had to, but...
07:19I'm too scared.
07:27If you don't put on your own oxygen mask first, you're not helping anyone.
07:34I just thought he was it.
07:39I just thought he was it.
07:51What's going on with you?
07:52I have my first radio segment at the Phoenix tomorrow.
07:56You'll knock it out of the park.
07:59Also, Maggie and I had sex.
08:02Maggie who abducted your baby?
08:04I think we're getting back together.
08:06Cool origin story.
08:07What's a cool origin story?
08:10She was pregnant.
08:12Who?
08:13Exactly.
08:14She was a one night stand.
08:16She has a pet rat.
08:17She says it's mine.
08:19Not the rat, though.
08:21Wait, are you saying you got her pregnant?
08:23I don't want to talk about it.
08:24You brought it up.
08:25I have a partner's meeting.
08:26I need to focus.
08:30Well, that's the last item on the agenda.
08:32So, meeting adjourned.
08:35Is there something else?
08:36We still need to discuss the other thing.
08:39Jerry, would you mind giving us a moment to speak privately?
08:43Of course.
08:50Had time to think about the merger?
08:52These are my terms.
08:55Uh, no.
08:56No.
08:57No.
08:58Uh, we can discuss this in the future.
09:00No.
09:03Okay.
09:06I'm ready to move forward with the discussion.
09:08Daniel, you cannot tell anybody about this.
09:11Not Abigail, not Jerry, not that pasty lawyer you play with on the beach.
09:16We don't...
09:18My lips are sealed.
09:22I reviewed Mr. Hatcher's financials.
09:25Somehow our client's tech tycoon husband is cash poor with no assets.
09:29Smells fishy.
09:29So, cash the fish?
09:30So, you want me to...
09:33Track the money, Cecil.
09:34Ah.
09:34Got it.
09:35Putting a big sign on my door that says, gone fishing.
09:38Well, if I had a door, that is.
09:39I would...
09:42Yeah.
09:45Your client's bid for POA is preposterous.
09:47Robert has the sharpest mind of anyone I know.
09:49No one is questioning Robert's mental competence.
09:51Obviously, you are a legend.
09:55However, Mr. Jennings feels that his father would do better in an assisted living facility.
10:00I bet he does.
10:01Dad, that old house would be a lot for anyone to handle alone.
10:05I am capable of running my own household.
10:08The gutters are clogged.
10:09There's an inch of dust on everything.
10:11The only thing in the fridge is a row of expired condiments.
10:14The good news is, these problems can be outsourced.
10:16I have a wonderful housekeeper, and I recently learned about a meal delivery service called Dine Dispatch.
10:22I have tried all of that.
10:24My father turned the cleaner away and told the Meals on Wheels woman she was trespassing.
10:29That's hospital food for people that can't take care of themselves.
10:33Dad, I don't mean you any harm.
10:35Please, would you just trust that I'm trying to help?
10:38No.
10:40I'm not leaving my house unless it's in a coffin.
10:44So the trick is, you get right inside of the sheet.
10:48Why are you all sitting around playing charades like children in the middle of a work day?
10:52It's called a lunch break.
10:54Well, I started out. People didn't take breaks.
10:57Yes, before those pesky labor laws were created.
10:59And the concept of work-life balance.
11:01When I was an articling student, Robert Jennings would call his office at 11 p.m. to see who was
11:07still there.
11:09Better brew some more coffee.
11:10Gramps is gearing up for a good old walk to school uphill both ways in the snow story.
11:15Enough with the old jokes.
11:16Did none of you learn to respect your elders?
11:19I honestly don't know why I had children.
11:23I've given you everything and get nothing but insults in return.
11:25Kids earn investments on a payback plan, Harry.
11:28Tell my family that.
11:29Literally, the only reason my grandmother had children was so she had someone to take care of her when she
11:33was older.
11:34My parents changed my diapers, and I'll change theirs.
11:37I would change your diaper, Dad, if that makes you feel any better.
11:39I'll wear a noose before I wear a diaper.
11:41Oh, can we get that in writing?
11:43For the record, this right here is why I won't commit to a retirement date.
11:47I fear you would just sit around all day making snotty jokes and eating fruity miniature yogurts.
11:56Ms. Bianchi?
11:58I caught a big one.
12:03You know those missing assets?
12:05We found them.
12:09Monica.
12:17How is this for a radio sign-off?
12:19Feelings aren't facts.
12:20Or, the best way out is through.
12:22Like, or...
12:23Dean, air results are in.
12:29Uh...
12:30Maybe it's mine.
12:34Oh, I feel dizzy.
12:36Hey, take some deep breaths. Come, sit down.
12:45What are you gonna do?
12:48I'm going to draft a...
12:51Contract giving Jude soul parenting.
12:54And child support, obviously.
12:56It's exactly what I did, but when Harmony was born, I changed my mind.
12:59This is different.
13:00You and Maggie were married and actively planning a family.
13:03All I know about Jude is she eats cheesies in bed.
13:07So it's an accident.
13:09Maybe a happy accident.
13:11I'm not father material.
13:13How do you know?
13:14This might surprise you, but I can be a little...
13:18Individually focused.
13:19You mean selfish?
13:21I don't know if that's the word.
13:22Oh, it is.
13:24But, Daniel, when you see your child in front of you, something just switches on.
13:31I don't want to mess this kid up like dad messed us up.
13:34I'm the only one dad actively parented, and I'm the least messed up.
13:37Let's maybe put a pin in that.
13:40Just don't rush your decision.
13:42And above all, be kind to yourself.
13:48Did you just test her have a sign off on me?
13:51Oh.
13:53Be kind to yourself.
14:00Has Nico been hounding you about this school trip to France?
14:04The kid who's never made it through a sleepover without calling to be picked up is adamant he's ready for
14:09a semester in Europe.
14:11And we have to entertain the idea, right?
14:13Well, we're not monsters.
14:15Of course we'll humor him.
14:17The parent information session's tonight at 6.
14:20Rock, paper, scissors?
14:21Oh, it's okay.
14:23I'll take one for the team and represent.
14:24I got nothing else going on.
14:27Mm-hmm.
14:30Incoming ex-father-in-law.
14:31I will take that as my cue.
14:33Uh-huh.
14:34Harry.
14:35I just ran into Ben.
14:37Apparently, you two are no longer dating.
14:39What did you do?
14:41Why do both my parents assume the breakup was my fault?
14:45I don't know what you were thinking.
14:46Ben was a massive upgrade from that little firefighter.
14:49To be honest, a serious step up from Frank.
14:52Well, Ben's single now, if you're interested.
14:54Oh.
14:56But before we go into the process...
14:59Mom.
15:00Mom.
15:06You ready?
15:08No.
15:09Come on.
15:11No.
15:12Come on.
15:13I took the competency test of my own volition.
15:17Andrew is already in place for POA when I'm ready.
15:21I was associate chief judge for Pete's sake.
15:26It's absurd on many levels.
15:31A little trick my mentor taught me.
15:40This historical accounting proves that over the course of their marriage, Mr. Hatcher fraudulently diverted funds to his mother.
15:49Luxury homes, cars, designer clothes.
15:52This is money and property that otherwise would have remained in the conjugal family.
15:56Mr. Hatcher has been hiding millions from my client behind mommy's skirt.
16:01Thank you, your honor.
16:03Ms. Aoife.
16:06I call Mr. Hatcher to the stand.
16:09I didn't tell Theo about the purchases because my mom was such a point of contention in our marriage.
16:15I didn't want to rock the boat.
16:16Mr. Hatcher, will you explain to the court why you purchased your mother such extravagant gifts?
16:21Because I owe her everything.
16:24Growing up, it was just the two of us.
16:27My mother was my only friend when I was a moody teenager.
16:31She gave me the startup money for my company.
16:33She's been a shoulder to cry on during this entire painful separation.
16:39I literally owe my mother my life.
16:41Your honor, my client was never trying to hide his assets from his husband.
16:45He was simply trying to show his appreciation to the woman who sacrificed everything for him.
16:52I asked the court, is it a crime to love your mother?
17:01Well, on that touching, if saccharine note, we'll adjourn for the day.
17:12My father wears dirty clothes because the washing machine is in the basement.
17:17With his declining mobility, the stairs have become a serious hazard.
17:21He forgets to feed himself.
17:24Given the circumstances, we asked the court to extend its exercise of
17:28parents patriae jurisdiction to declare the defendant as per the appendix D.
17:35Counsel, kindly stop dropping glossary terms like you're writing an in-class essay.
17:40Your honor, the plaintiff's grab for power of attorney is ageism at its worst.
17:44The documents submitted into evidence overwhelmingly show my client is compos mentis.
17:50Mr. Jennings is acting like an overprotective helicopter parent
17:54who won't let his child climb the monkey bars lest he fall and get a scratch.
17:59Honorable Judge Jennings, despite being bone density challenged at 82,
18:04may climb his own stairs all day long if he so chooses.
18:08Because if a freshman here wants to play the glossary game,
18:12the Adult Guardianship Act states that adults are entitled to the right to refuse all assistance
18:18as long as one poses no risk to others.
18:25That was a master class, Mr. Spencer.
18:27Seriously, chills.
18:28But, um, uh, the, uh, about the no risk to, to others part, um, I'd actually like to call, uh,
18:37Donna Hayward to the stand.
18:40Uh, Mrs. Hayward, did you converse with your neighbor, Robert Jennings, on October the 11th?
18:47I did.
18:47Would you give the court context?
18:49Robert was backing up his car and drove over the property line into our driveway.
18:53He ran over our daughter's tricycle.
18:56She had been riding it moments earlier.
18:58That must have been terrifying.
18:59It was.
19:01Especially since he's not supposed to be driving.
19:03Would you please, uh, clarify that last statement for the court?
19:10Robert told me six months ago that his license had been revoked.
19:17Your Honor, may I request a short recess?
19:20Granted.
19:26Robert, are you, are you okay?
19:28No.
19:30I...
19:31Robert.
19:35Dad?
19:37I can't believe that after ten years of setting my own dreams aside to be a supportive househusband, I might
19:43get next to nothing.
19:44The fight isn't over, Theo.
19:47Ugh.
19:48Get a room!
19:55The instructions are to double the dose for the first three days.
19:59I heard, I heard.
20:00The ER doctor told me this was one of the worst bladder infections he's ever seen. No wonder you blacked
20:05out.
20:07Why didn't you seek medical attention?
20:09I knew he'd hold it against me.
20:12Andrew is really worried about you.
20:15I don't want him anywhere near me.
20:17You're lucky he didn't migrate to your kidneys.
20:19These last few years have been a rude awakening.
20:27Don't take your youth for granted, Harry.
20:30I'm nearly 70.
20:32Well, nothing will make your 70s seem more appealing than your 80s.
20:39Don't waste a moment.
20:41Why did you take your car out without a license?
20:44I needed milk.
20:46I'm not depending on other people for every little thing.
20:49And I was doing okay until...
20:53That showed up in my mailbox, robbing me of my freedom.
20:56Wait.
20:57That letter arrived in the mail?
21:00May I?
21:01Be my guest.
21:05Robert.
21:06This letter is a fake.
21:22Hi. Sorry. I just finished cleaning the rat cage.
21:26Exposure to animal feces can be toxic to fetuses.
21:29That's cat poo.
21:30Rat poo is totally fine.
21:32Do you mind if I eat while we talk?
21:35Are you gonna wash your hands?
21:36I haven't eaten all day.
21:38It's almost seven.
21:39I know, but I had to pull in all nighter to hit a deadline.
21:43How long has it been since you last slept?
21:46Two days.
21:50Do you know how much sugar is in a single can of soda?
21:53Sugar is natural.
21:54So is cocaine.
21:55Okay.
21:56Let's see this paperwork.
21:58Um...
22:00I think my assistant printed off the wrong document.
22:07The students will visit Versailles, explore the home of Hugo's hunchback,
22:12and roam the beaches of Normandy to see where Allied soldiers fought for our freedom.
22:20The trip last year to Barthelona was a huge success.
22:25The kids came home from Barthelona with a newfound confidence and global mindset.
22:32Most of the students have even kept in touch with their Barthelona host families.
22:39Do the parents at the back have anything they'd like to share?
22:52Can't believe I have to shill chocolate-covered almonds,
22:54even though my son is almost certainly not going on this trip.
22:57How can you rob your son of this experience after hearing about Barthelona?
23:02Well, obviously, Barthelona was a trip for the ages.
23:06But my kid can't remember to bring his agenda home from his dad's.
23:10It's hard to imagine entrusting him with a passport.
23:13My daughter also suffers from binder amnesia on switch days.
23:16I'm Abby, by the way.
23:18Kieran.
23:18Sorry, I'm ravenous.
23:20No. That was... that was very long and tedious.
23:26I can tell. These are going to be addictive.
23:27Yeah, they are. And at 15 bucks a pop, that's an expensive habit.
23:31But it's for a good half.
23:38As a person who prefers cinema rooted in realism,
23:42I have to say I appreciated the world building of Lord of the Rings last night.
23:45See? I told you you'd like it.
23:48Step right up and get your chocolate-covered almonds.
23:52Chocolaty, almondy, and overpriced today only.
23:54Uh, no thank you.
23:58I'm surprised you're not tempted.
24:00Well, you know, Winston doesn't like sweets in the house.
24:04Or coats on the back of chairs.
24:08Sounds intense.
24:10No, no. Winston's just a real...
24:14rule lover.
24:16Yeah.
24:18Your Honor, Mr. Jennings Jr. admits he forged this letter, fraudulently revoking his father's driver's license.
24:26Objection.
24:27Irrelevant to this power of attorney case?
24:30Sustained.
24:31Okay.
24:32With all due respect, the plaintiff's actions speak to his character, which is relevant.
24:38Go on.
24:38Mr. Jennings is asking the courts to grant him decision-making power.
24:43But clearly, as proves, he has poor decision-making skills.
24:47He illegally took away his father's right to drive.
24:49What other rights might he take away if given power of attorney?
24:53Your Honor, I-I did that for the safety of everyone on the road.
24:58My-my father almost ran over a child.
25:01Sorry, Dad.
25:02Sit down, Mr. Jennings.
25:04There's a process on how to handle these things, and this isn't it.
25:07Shame on you for undermining your father with this devious little maneuver.
25:12But, all I can rule on is the matter of power of attorney.
25:16Robert, you know I hold you in the highest esteem.
25:20And with all the respect and admiration in the world, I believe that despite his foolish misstep,
25:25your son has your best interests at heart.
25:29I hereby grant his order for power of attorney.
25:44She was sleep-deprived, stuffing her face with chips elbow-deep in rodent dung.
25:49So you didn't give her the paperwork?
25:50No.
25:51Because you want to be a part of the baby's life now.
25:53If I'm not, she might kill it.
25:55Either of you like to purchase some ethically sourced, lightly roasted almonds
25:59covered in a thick layer of organic milk cacao.
26:02You're lawyering wrong if you need a candy side hustle.
26:04I'm fundraising for Nico's school.
26:06How much is it?
26:07Fifteen bucks a box.
26:08Oh, that's steep.
26:09You're lawyering wrong if you can't afford fifteen dollars for your nephew's education.
26:13Unless you don't care about the future of the children.
26:15Of course I care about the future of the children. Fine.
26:18Buy a boxy or waxy candy.
26:20I'm in for three, but I'll have to settle up later.
26:22I'm off to do my first call-in show.
26:24Wish me luck.
26:25Good luck, Luce.
26:26Break a leg.
26:29I don't carry cash.
26:38Good luck talking to your mom, Alex.
26:40You've got Kelly online, too.
26:42Hi, Kelly.
26:43Hello, Lucey.
26:46Congratulations on your new gig.
26:53How can I help you today, Kelly?
26:55I was in a relationship with a woman who claimed she wanted something serious.
27:00I made our house a home.
27:02Protected her from the toxic people in her life.
27:05Looked as a vacation when she was overworked.
27:07But at the first hiccup in the relationship, she abruptly broke up with me and illegally tried to evict me.
27:14When I refused to leave, she ambushed me with her attorney father who threatened to sabotage my career if I
27:20didn't leave immediately.
27:23That's a lot to unpack here.
27:25Do you have a question?
27:27I'm just trying to make sense of it all, Lucy.
27:32Well, the first thing I'd say is it's important to remember that there are two sides to every story.
27:40Are you saying you don't believe me?
27:41No, that's not.
27:42Because that sounds a lot like victim blaming.
27:44Should I pull the plug?
27:46First of all, I would never blame a victim.
27:49However, a relationship involves two people, so it's difficult to dissect with only one of you here.
27:56As an exercise, I invite you to adopt your ex-girlfriend's point of view.
28:02Sound good, Kelly?
28:03Sure.
28:04If she were here, would she say that she felt protected by you?
28:09As an example, would she say that there was a betrayal of trust that came to light that precipitated that
28:16abrupt breakup?
28:22It appears we've lost Kelly.
28:26Kelly, if you can hear me, be kind to yourself.
28:34We have Cory on the line.
28:37Hi, Cory.
28:42Bravo, Lucy. Well done.
28:45You were brilliant.
28:46But also, oh my god, that was insane.
28:49Are you okay?
28:50Honestly, I'm great.
28:59How'd it go?
29:00Well, there was some big surprises. Nice of you to tune in.
29:03I'm going to listen online later, I promise.
29:05I'm just trying to figure out how to save my clients.
29:07I'm trying to figure out how to save my client from a doomed day in divorce court first.
29:09Why is it doomed?
29:10It's sad, actually.
29:12It seems like a solid relationship.
29:15Except my client's husband is under his mother's thumb.
29:19Like, serious Norman Bates vibes.
29:21And Meshment is almost always a marriage killer.
29:24Why?
29:25Mom and son were probably always codependent.
29:27Son gets married.
29:28Mom's fear of losing her surrogate spouse spikes.
29:31Tightens her grip.
29:33Interferes to the point where son has no autonomy.
29:35Then uses her influence to alienate the affection from her son to her spouse.
29:39So she can have son all to herself again.
29:43And this is why you've got a radio show.
29:54Alienation of affection.
29:55Are you seriously running with this?
29:571965 called they want their tort back.
30:00It's an oldie but a goodie.
30:01It's an abolished legal argument.
30:03May I beg the court's indulgence?
30:04You already set up the monitor.
30:08Mr. Hatcher, could you give the court context for this photo?
30:13That's Theo and me on our honeymoon in Sayulita.
30:17And this photo?
30:20A Valentine's dinner at Coquette.
30:23And this one?
30:25Theo receiving his PhD after four long years and a grueling dissertation process.
30:31It was a big deal.
30:32There is nothing more torturous than sitting through somebody else's family slideshow, Miss Bianchi.
30:39What's your point?
30:40My point is there's a bigger picture in the dissolution of this marriage.
30:44May I draw the court's attention to Mrs. Hatcher crashing her son and son-in-law's honeymoon.
30:52Mrs. Hatcher inviting herself to their romantic Valentine's dinner.
30:57Mr. Kip's commencement ceremony.
30:58In Mr. Hatcher's own words, a big deal.
31:02And yet, he didn't take this photo.
31:04In fact, he missed his husband's commencement ceremony entirely.
31:08Why?
31:10Because Mrs. Hatcher called with a conveniently timed and imaginary crisis.
31:15My vertigo came back. That is a crisis.
31:18I'll have order in my court.
31:19With a little more context, these photos tell the story of a mother who was so threatened by her son's
31:26marriage, she intentionally alienated his affection.
31:30Directly causing my client pain and suffering.
31:34Oh, so now I'm on trial.
31:37You might be if you keep this up.
31:42Andrew, I'm here to see how your father's holding up.
31:46Well, I appreciate that, but Dad's gone AWOL.
31:53What do you mean he's AWOL?
31:55I came to pick him up to tour some retirement homes, and he's gone.
31:59I will never forgive myself if something happens to him.
32:02Robert will be fine.
32:04Will he? He's 82 years old.
32:06He's fragile.
32:07Why is he fighting this so hard?
32:09Assisted living is a tough pill to swallow.
32:12Well, we wouldn't have to go this route if he would just accept some help.
32:16I have no idea where he is. I need to call the police.
32:19Hold off for a bit.
32:21Please.
32:22I am so sorry again about yesterday.
32:25What are you apologizing for?
32:27It was unprofessional.
32:28On the contrary, you were a total pro.
32:32Seriously, watching you navigate your abusive ex while she stalked you on air?
32:37Solidified your badassery.
32:38She definitely created a false narrative.
32:40Dude, she's unhinged.
32:43If anyone needs to apologize, it's me.
32:47She never should have made it through.
32:49On the bright side, the data came back, and the numbers were awesome.
32:55First of all, I'd like to thank Miss Bianchi for her entertaining argument pulled from the scrolls.
33:01Kudos on the big swing.
33:02Court favors the brave.
33:04And it's not the quote.
33:06Glad you got to stretch your personal injury legs, but third party emotional damages won't fly in family court.
33:12I see no evidence that contradicts Mr. Hatcher's statements that his gifts to his mother were given in good faith.
33:20All right, hang on with all the looks at each other. I'm not done.
33:24Miss Bianchi's slideshow did convince me that Mrs. Hatcher is exercising undue influence.
33:32I find that the properties were put into Monica Hatcher's name fraudulently.
33:37She has no legal right to them.
33:39Mr. Kipp is entitled to half of all the marital assets.
33:49Seriously, Abby, I can't even. You're a courtroom queen.
33:53I got you the baseline divorce settlement, Theo. That's it.
33:57No. You validated my experience.
34:00I didn't know that's what I needed until I got it.
34:05You think there's any hope for you and Oliver?
34:07I think I have to accept the fact that he's damaged and I can't fix him.
34:11I'm through with Mama's boys.
34:20Recovered Mama's boys, though.
34:26I'm glad I found you.
34:28I am not bunking down with a bunch of drooling cabbages.
34:33I want to file an appeal.
34:34I'm advising against it. We won't win, which you already know.
34:37Do you remember how you used to keep a scoreboard of all the lawyers' wins in the staff lounge?
34:45I should thank you. Your workplace ethos served me well.
34:48So much of my ego was wrapped up in those wins.
34:52However, as I've grown older, I've realized not all wins belong on the scoreboard.
34:59As much as I complain about Daniel, I've learned from watching him work that if you are willing to relinquish
35:05some control, brave some vulnerability, and trust that both sides are working towards a common goal, sometimes you actually get
35:15more of what you want.
35:16I see what you're doing.
35:18I talked to Andrew. He says if you agree to downsize, accept all home care visits, and stop haranguing the
35:24poor Meals on Wheels volunteer, you can continue to live an independent life.
35:31Harry, I am sorry, but I cannot stomach that Meals on Wheels woman.
35:38I'm going to need you to teach me how this Dine Dispatch thing works.
35:50Okay.
35:51Okay.
35:53You'll never guess how I salvaged Kip versus...
35:58Why are you reading that?
36:00Shut the door.
36:09I'm expecting a child.
36:14Congratulations?
36:16I didn't know you were seeing anyone.
36:18I'm not, and yet we're pregnant.
36:21Well, she's pregnant.
36:22You are reading an 80s guide to mom shaming while binge eating candy.
36:27I would appreciate your discretion.
36:30I would like to share the news with Dad myself.
36:33Sure. If you stop micromanaging me.
36:37Deal.
36:37And if you buy 40 boxes of chocolate-covered almonds?
36:4030.
36:4038.
36:41Fine.
36:46How you feeling?
36:49Unprepared?
36:50You've never been unprepared for anything in your life, Daniel.
36:53In fact, all of your annoying qualities make you oddly suited for parenthood.
37:00I mean, you already carry Craig on your chest.
37:03Right.
37:05Having a baby is just like having a dog.
37:08You make it so hard to be on your side.
37:14I just put the kettle on. Do you want some tea?
37:16Sure. Thanks.
37:18Okay.
37:21I felt so good to wake up all together the other day.
37:24It did.
37:27But before you go any further, I should tell you I'm seeing someone.
37:34It's early days, but I'm excited to see where it goes.
37:39Okay.
37:40Well, thanks for letting me know.
37:43I'm happy for you.
37:46Thanks.
37:46Thanks.
37:48How did the show go?
37:50It was good.
37:51Yeah.
37:51Of course it was.
37:54I'm proud of you.
37:57So, I'll pick the munchkin up in the morning around eight.
38:02Perfect.
38:05Bye.
38:17You know how much I hate losing.
38:19Between you and me, Judge Gill's ruling was a blessing in disguise.
38:23His ego was ruining his life.
38:27One of the most important things I learned in sobriety was leaving my ego at the door.
38:36Eleanor would be the first to tell you I muck it up all the time.
38:41I think you're doing all right.
38:45The challenge is to learn that life lesson before it's too late.
38:49All right.
39:19You
39:24Want to watch the second Lord of the Rings night? I think I'm too tired. I don't know. Are you
39:30not sleeping well in the fold-out?
39:31No, no, the couch is super comfy
39:35So why are you so tired maybe just
39:38Having to wake up early to abide by your morning rules what morning rules?
39:44Just like
39:47How you want the fitted sheet folded?
39:49Okay, it takes me half an hour to get the silk edges tucked into the little elastic pockets
39:55And how you want me to towel dry the shower walls after every use but by the time I'm done
40:00drying everything
40:00I'm so sweaty
40:01I need another shower and then you ask me to leave the apartment for 15 minutes every morning
40:05And it's almost right after I pour myself a big bowl of Cheerios and I get back and the cereal
40:09is soggy
40:09And I know it's not my apartment, but honestly, it is very confusing to be told to walk around the
40:14block at random intervals
40:15I have park opresis
40:17Winston
40:18Are you dying?
40:19No
40:21I'm poop shy
40:22You should have just said that
40:25You can stay in the apartment when I go to the washroom
40:28No, it's a good excuse to get my steps in
40:31Oh, thank God
40:33Can I just roll up the fitted sheet though?
40:36If you stuff it in the cupboard where I can't see it
40:39Uneven edges make my eye twitch
40:41Deal
40:43Mr. Frodo, here we come
40:47I've sold 48 boxes of chocolate almonds so other people's kids can stuff themselves full of croissants
40:53You're a real philanthropist now
40:55Since I've already invested all this humanitarian age
40:58I'm wondering if we should just send Nico on the trip
41:02Are you serious?
41:04I don't want to coddle him just because he's young for his age
41:08I mean, what's the worst that could happen?
41:09I have to fly to Paris to retrieve him in the middle of the trip?
41:13I don't want to go to Paris
41:15Yeah, let's toss this kid out of the nest
41:19Nico takes Paris
41:21Great, okay
41:22I'll tell Madame Gail
41:26I'm so glad we've gotten to this place, Abby
41:28We're killing it with the co-parenting
41:31We really are
41:32Good thing, since it sounds like we might be working together soon too
41:36What do you mean?
41:38Well, because of the merger
41:39What merger?
41:43What merger?
42:09What merger?
42:11You
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