Accurate portrayals of lawyers and the practice of law in movies are rare. And that’s why we love to watch them. If most films’ portrayals of the legal practice were so on point, it would just be like watching a day at the office.
Nevertheless, there are also many objectionable portrayals on film.
If there were only peace, love, and harmony in every marriage, there would be no such thing as divorce. Alas, couples may go their separate ways for wildly different reasons. No other category of individuals is as aware of this fact as family law attorneys.
It is often said that in a divorce, timing is everything. The coronavirus pandemic, however, threw a wrench into even the most well-timed plans. Divorcing one’s spouse while there’s a raging pandemic may not seem particularly convenient, but for some couples, it’s the perfect time to split.
Used as a pejorative, the name Karen has come to be associated with white women showing problematic behavior, such as requesting to speak to the manager for no good reason. That is the true essence of being a Karen: to exhibit a keen sense of entitlement in everyday situations.
In life, only two things are certain: death and taxes. Or so Benjamin Franklin claimed.
If you’re a parent paying child support in the state of Washington, there are a few other certainties in your life:
Child support payments should be made until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later.
“Objection, your honor!”
...is one of the most overused lines of dialogue uttered by TV and movie lawyers. In all the years we’ve handled family law and personal injury cases in Washington state, not once have we said those three words. At least, never in one sentence and never as dramatically as would the likes of Tom Cruise or Jim Carrey.
Back to the Future blazed the trail for movies about time travel, and continues to be referenced in popular culture. It was not the only piece of popular culture that tackled the possibilities of traveling backward and forward in time, but it stood out for its deft and creative approach on the subject.
As much as we love to idolize A-list celebrities, every now and then, we see them as mere mortals. Sometimes, we are so wrapped up in our envy of them that we take twisted pleasure in seeing them struggle. If this is not the case, perhaps our bias toward attractive people make us feel sorry for them instead.
Many people blame cola for some of the world’s ills such as obesity and tooth decay. And that’s not without basis. Colas are delicious and satisfying, but they aren’t the healthiest of drinks. And if consumers choose not to consume cans of pop, they could just not buy them from stores, much less chug them.
Office pranks can be tricky to pull off. While some workers think these can enliven a boring day at the workplace, some don’t realize they’ve gone too far until someone files a lawsuit — which is never a laughing matter.
We don’t want to discourage you from making the average workday more fun.