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Formerly in Family Law...

I just wanted to drop this off.

It is a separation agreement.

No! It contains Maggie's demands.

They are not worth one of these.

Maggie?

Okay.

You don't have to be part of my daughter's life.

And then go.

I like her for a reason.

She makes you less tense.

The disciplinary board also requires random breathalyzer tests.

- Yes. - Is that your child?

Our child.

Abby, can we talk?

Taking your lover with you for an event in the company... 17

My parole is ending in next month.

Do you want to put your reputation out of control

as a family lawyer to defy me?

The court made the right choice.

I'm sure it will again.

I'll see you in court then.

Reach?

Who is she?

Who is who?

I know you.

You break up with someone, and we hang out constantly.

You find a new one and then disappear.

I've barely seen you lately.

So what?

We are just friends.

Piss with you.

A straight man and a straight womanare never just friends.

Just because you're still alive in a 90s sitcom...

Look me in the eyes and say, you don't want to fuck her.

It is not like that.

You said without eye contact.

And you've never been sued?

Says who?

When can I meet her?

With all due respect, but…

You put me in a bad light.

What do you mean?

Ms. Bianchi...

They have met the requirements for your trial period.

The board assesses that you are able to

to practice law without supervision.

Thank you, Mr. Svensson, because youwas a supervisor for Ms. Bianchi.

We wish you the best.

We will never see you again.

You too.

Then it's over.

Have you considered your future?

No.

Trying to get the divorce over with.

Think, you have let it get this far.

Your privacy is on display.

The worst of my privacy is already on YouTube.

- Frank didn't give me a choice. - I used to like him.

Me too.

You are a skilled lawyer, Abigail.

You have a place in my company, if you want.

Thanks.

- Seriously? - Let me tell you a story

about a man named Tiger Woods.

- He's a golfer... - I know.

His sponsors abandoned him in the midst of his scandal.

Except one.

Nike.

Nike was behind him.

They believed him.

Help him with the rebuilding.

Nike offered him a contract of several million dollars.

You offer me less, than what a caddy earns.

It's a fair offer to someone in your position.

The Law Society has said…

You have to face thethat scandal last year

will hang over you for a long time.

You can probably find another job,

but I don't think you will mind to be an in-house lawyer

for an insurance company.

Let me be your Nike, Abigail.

- I have a meeting. - Well.

Good, you go to AA.

I've been keeping a close eye on you.

Your comeback has been remarkable.

Like Peyton Manning after his spinal fusion surgery.

You gotta love a sports analogy.

Your work on the class action was beautiful.

Thank you, George.

Your probationary period is over, so we want you back.

This can be yours again.

What is your offer?

It has a keyless remote control

and CD player with space for six CDs.

How retro.

I love the color.

- Banana? - Lemon.

Look, Mr. S.

Now that I have become a paralegal,

I have rewarded myself with a new ladle.

- Only 250,000 dask. - Great, Cecil.

In three minutes you will be too late.

SORRY FOR EVENING.

YOU HAVE A BOYFRIEND AND IDON'T WANT TO RUIN OUR FRIENDSHIP

I DON'T KNOW WHAT HIT ME.

Brevity...

the soul of cleverness.

- Hey, Danny. May I... - I kissed Martina!

It was impulsive.

Stupid. She has a boyfriend.

She could not get away soon enough.

What should I write to her?

Now be an adult and call.

Yes.

Yes. Good idea, Luce.

That's why you're a psychologist.

What is happening to you?

Reach? How did it go?

I am a practicing lawyer again.

Congratulations.

Use working hours to arrange meetings with other companies.

Thanks.

Great.

And I'd be happy to give you a recommendation.

But it may take time for you to find a place

- but someone has to... - I have already received two offers.

Reach? From who?

-George Handler. - Seriously?

You don't have to sound surprised.

- Was it good? - Better than good.

- He wants to make me a partner. - Well?

After All...

Good news.

You are the born ambulance hunter. Family law was never your thing.

According to the second offer, yes.

I must escape.

Good luck.

Maybe we can eat lunch from time to time.

Fool.

I have some concerns.

Last quarter was excellent,

but it was because of the collective action,

Abby provided.

Expected income is more difficult to measure.

Why?

It arrived yesterday.

Our contract is due for renewal. Prices are doubled.

Pure robbery!

We could find new premises.

- Something in Railtown. - Railtown?

We need less space, now Abby is leaving us. 158

We don't know that yet.

Don't we?

Oh, because...

- Are you the second offer? - You didn't tell Daniel?

I didn't think I should ask you about something so obvious.

Of course, I'm a partner.

And what does "second offer" mean?

Do not you know it?

George Handler will make her partner.

Abby quits, dad.

You are here.

How are Maggie and the baby?

Maggie is still hospitalized. She's fine.

- Harmony is fine. - Harmony?

Beautiful name.

- But I deserve it, don't I? - No.

You don't deserve that.

And Maggie can don't decide alone.

We'll talk about it later, okay? I'm going to court.

Is it...

Bianchi vs. Bianchi? Yup.

Good luck.

Sir. And Ms. Bianchi.

I know more about you both,

than I care

and it doesn't look bright for any of you.

Think that two family lawyers

have let this end in court.

Technically I am not a family lawyer.

Were you allowed to speak?

High Judge, first point is spousal support.

Ms. Bianchi have earned considerably less

than Mr. Bianchi this year,

but my client offers generously a contribution at the high end.

Ms. Bernstein?

I want to believe on the generosity of Mr. Bianchi,

but my client's earnings may soon exceed his.

As it did most of the marriage.

Thus, I have to pay the contribution.

Reality check.

With your reputation, you are lucky to get a job.

I have an idea.

Let's give upon spousal support.

We will never agree.

What a surprise.

I should just call, right?

I have thought about it.

You should get more involved in the decisions.

- Well. - Jerri has counted on it.

We have to make cuts.

Yes. Therefore we must find cheaper premises.

We seem to be in a downward spiral.

No. But we must drop unnecessary expenses.

Fire someone.

Preventive measures.

- Then we say it. - Well.

Fire one that can be dispensed with.

Wait. Should I do it?

Then you must also be responsible for the dismissal.

I just came from the hospital

to talk to Maggie. She removed my name from the list.

- I'm not allowed to see her or Harmony. - Such nonsense.

It is not legal.

You're still Maggie's wife. You have rights as a parent.

Not necessarily.

I got drafted a separation agreement,

and seems to have given up on my rights.

What a fool persuaded you to do so?

Sheep.

I wanted to protect my daughter from a life with child support

to a child that is not hers.

Jeez, Harry!

I wanted to give you a fresh start. A luxury I never had.

What do you say?

That you would rather have been apart from me?

Of course not.

You weren't part of my life. To that extent, you started fresh.

Not financially.

I pay spousal and child support for both of your mothers.

How unfair!

Yes, while our mothersstruggled to provide for ourselves,

did you get cramps from that sign all the checks.

Now stick to the topic!

Sir. Svensson?

Mrs. Fantetti is on the phone. She cries again.

- Out with you guys. - But we still have to...

Now!

Was that all?

Can't I set something up?

Has Maggie signed on the separation agreement?

I do not think.

I don't even think she has seen it.

I left it in the apartment, when I called 911. She is hospitalized.

Do you still have a key?

It doesn't feel right.

can be solved quickly and painlessly.

We can arrange a meeting

and ensure that you stay part of Melody's life.

Harmony.

Luce?

Why haven't you said anything?

i tried but you are too self-absorbed.

Pardon. I support you from now on.

- I'm taking over for dad. - No.

- Abby has to do it. - Why?

Because you haven't asked in to Maggie or Harmony.

Abby is a mother.

She knows what I'm going through.

I have Craig.

Stop now.

Knock Knock.

No! A Maneki Neko!

Thank you, Winston.

- Wonderful. - My grandparents had one.

They called it a lucky charm.

I'm leaning towards Jordy Randall.

He makes up the entire accounting department.

Who will write our checks?

Okay.

What about Juanita Lopez?

She has the most sick leave.

Don't talk about!

She has a disabled child at home, therefore she is absent.

How about Andy Mikita? He is approaching retirement age.

It hurts to let goon him two years too early.

Don't talk about.

- Winston? - Do you touch Winston,

must you find a new office manager.

Then one of the assistants.

Yes.

- That makes the most sense. - Who?

You know what they say.

"Last in, first out."

The cat gives claws five.

Thanks.

When would you mention George Handler's offer?

Jeez. Are you stalking me?

- Have you decided? - It is hard.

Partner with a ridiculously high salary and a corner office,

that has room for six of mine,

or a box without a window,who still stinks of farts?

Your sarcasm doesn't suit you.

Let me say it so you can understand.

George's offer was…

Nike courting Tiger Woods.

Then you should say yes.

Harry, I'm glad,

that you have given me a home the last year, but…

I need to start fresh.

Shirley.

Hello.

- How was the cruise? - This is burglary.

My name is on the contract. I pay rent.

I came for the papers.

These?

I took them with me to Maggie at the hospital. 321

Go with you and let my daughter and grandson rest in peace.

We must fight it.

It is okay. It is my own fault.

No. It's Harry's.

He must not get away with that.

Abby is right. We just need to find the angle.

We can say, She didn't get legal advice?

Yes if you want to give false explanation.

The agreement was in a Svensson and Svensson envelope.

I have an idea.

You got no rational legal advice. 333

- The best. - In this case

he let his own feelings about parenthood

and its own miserable history with parenthood affect one's judgement.

That's the argument.

Lucy received miserably legal guidance.

Not on terms.

The company's reputation should not pulled through the mud.

You mean your reputation.

I only want to tell the truth.

Were it not for you, Lucy would not be in this situation.

Abby's right, Dad.

Come up with another strategy.

Find out.

The house remained largely intact financed by Ms. Bianchi

and should accrue to her.

She has not lived in the house for more than a year.

She chose to move.

- Chose? - Ms. Bianchi, shut up.

It makes more sense, that Mr. Bianchi stays in the house.

It is the children's home,

- and he becomes the primary parent. - Says who?

My client wants equivalent parental time.

Sir. Bianchi will let her get them every other weekend.

- Seriously?- Ms. Bianchi,

they don't watch Big Brother at home.

No ongoing comments.

High Judge, it's just

another example of that Mr. Bianchis will punish her.

I don't want to punish her. I'm just practical.

Ms. Bianchi must again work with personal injuries.

Did you think I wouldn't notice?

Is it true, Ms. Bianchi?

Do you have to work with personal injuries?

I am considering an offer.

She had 2000 billables hours a year when we were married.

How can she give a child onegood home if she's not there?

- I haven't taken the job! - Clap in, both of you!

Lawyers.

Keep your clients away to spring up like moles!

Sorry, High Judge.

My client is just thinking, what is best for the children.

I have what I need.

We will meet again tomorrow, when I have made a decision.

You should have mentioned the new job.

It's just an offer. I haven't said yes.

- But you do. - I would like to.

What an impact get it on this? 382

could go to Frank.

I will pay him if necessary. The money doesn't matter.

- Two, please. - This way.

Does it affect my parenting time?

I am convinced, You will be equal.

Maria Natali will not punish a woman to have a career.

Frank is right.

At that time I barely saw the children during the week.

So what?

With your salary, you can hire an au pair.

One who cleans.

- How old are the children? - Eleven and 14.

They are moving away from home soon.

- Do you have children?- No.

Water.

Napkins.

And our termination instructions.

Where are you going?

Having a late lunch with Eleanor.

- No, you must stay here. - I do not want to.

Cecil, come into my office.

Coming now.

Knock Knock.

- Sit down. - First...

I will give it to you.

Open it.

For your new car.

Winston gave me one, and you also got a new car, so…

I wanted to say thank you for all your support

on my journey towards to become a legal assistant.

The last two years have been the best in my life. 414

From what?

- Sorry, Cecil. - Me too.

Did I park somewhere else?

The place was too good to be true.

Harry will see you in the office.

Maybe the chopstick gives you a better offer.

Close the door.

I have changed my mind.

Am I worth more? than Tiger Woods' caddy?

What?

I meant your strategy.

Just do it.

Say Lucy got terrible legal guidance.

I am willing to sacrifice my reputation

for my daughter's happiness.

Yes, of course.

It's a compliment.

I'm happy for Lucy.

A piece of advice, Harry: Every parent has a favorite child.

Most people just hide it better.

- I don't have a favorite. - Stop it.

You have served everything for Lucy on a silver platter.

You are willing to risk your reputation

through the mud for her.

You would never do that for me or Daniel.

A year ago was your life a big mess.

You were to the rats.

Nobody would hire you.

and my own family to question my sanity.

And how did you thank me?

By being rough, unruly, ungrateful and get drunk...

in my office.

And I gave you another chance.

So you dare accuse me

not to risk my reputation for you.

I have taken more bullets for you than my other two children combined.

Say yes to George Handler. Enjoy yours nice new office and high salary.

Sweet of you to come along, Dad.

but your lawyer is right.

I should stay away.

John!

What are you doing here?

I'm Lucy's bonus mom.

Thank you.

Dr. Svensson, tell the court, why you signed a document,

who renounced on rights to the child?

When your lawyer is also your father, do what he suggests.

Do you regret?

Sincerely.

Thank you, Dr. Svensson.

High Judge,

Dr. Svensson and Ms. Roth chose the donor together.

Dr. Svensson was there Ms. Roth at the clinic, 471

is the person who was married to the mother, when she became pregnant, the child's parent.

I do not have anymore.

Ms. Sugimoto? Your turn.

Thank you, High Judge.

Dr. Svensson, how long were you and mr. Roth a couple,

before you proposed?

- Three months. - That was fast.

I guess it was.

Did you say to Ms. Roth, that she was the only woman for you?

Protest. Relevance.

Unrecognized.

I guess I said that, yes.

And less than a year into the marriage

Protest! Morality is irrelevant.

Approved.

Ms. Sugimoto, get to the point.

My client made it clear, that she wanted a family.

- Is it correct? - Yes.

How interested were you about to have a child?

- Not much at first, but I... - Did you see her when she was pregnant?

Not much, she didn't want to.

- Can you blame her? - Protest!

Relevance?

Your Highness, my client's infidelity is not relevant

- for her parenting skills. - Approved.

And if I hear more from you,

Go ahead, lawyer.

My colleague is right in the interpretation of the law,

but she didn't mention second part of the Act.

The person is the child's parent,

unless the person did not agree to it,

or if the person changed their mind

about being the child's parent.

It was Ms. Roth, there would be mother.

She made all initial decisions

and went through the pregnancy alone.

Dr. Svensson, on the other hand,

showed no interest before she saw the child in the hospital. 512

who can easily change their mind again.

She is not a stable role model and should not be in the child's life.

Cecile, make me a copy.

I copy them. How many do you need?

Three. Where is Cecile?

He got fired.

Daniel fired him.

MARTINA, I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU.

Did you fire Cecile?

- Yes. - Why?

Because you asked me to fire one.

Not Cecile.

Stupid move, Danny.

I'm tired of this!

Nothing I do is good enough. Not even when I do as you say. 528

how disappointed you are in me.

I'm good at my job, Dad. Even if I'm not like you.

You waffle.

I know you think Abby is a better lawyer…

but she quit while i stay

so maybe you should show me a little respect and gratitude,

for must the company keep the Svensson name...

I am that Svensson.

I feel like Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca.

"But what about us?"

We will always have AA.

It doesn't feel quite the same, does it?

No.

It's for the best.

I feel best with family, when I'm at a distance.

Like between Neptune and Earth.

You are not taking the chair!

I remember, when I rented the place.

I thought to myself:

"They must carry me out in a coffin."

It's just office space, Harry.

It is an image.

I'd rather on retirement than moving.

I do not believe that.

You're just having a rough week.

"Tough" is an understatement.

The ingratitude of my childrengoes beyond my understanding.

I have done more for them, than they know

but do I get so much as a thank you?

They just complain...

complains and says I was a terrible father.

That's what it's like to be a parent, Harry.

Regarding child support the amount will be based

on state guidelines.

Spousal support is set low.

Sir. Bianchi,

a year ago I awarded you temporary custody

for all the right reasons.

Ms. Bianchi was not suitable as a mother,

which was made clearin a very public way.

But I have reviewed the report of the Law Society,

and I have seen Ms. Bianchi work in my own court

and must recognize your hard work to get your life on track.

Sir. Bianchi, you and your lawyer

have exerted yourselves

to portray Ms. Bianchi as an unfit parent.

They insisted an assessment of parental suitability

and opposed equal parental time

and to indicate that a demanding job

should mean less parenting time, is an insult. 580

I agree though with Mr. Bianchi in one area.

It is in the best interest of the children,

that they stay in the family home.

They have had enough instability.

Therefore, I order a residence agreement.

You take turns living in the family home

- one week at a time. - But...

- How... - No comment.

Oh God.

Thank you, Cordelia.

- For everything. - You are welcome.

- Can I give you a hug? - No.

Good luck, Abigail.

Harry will miss you.

I am raising the offer to your sister.

You should know because…

even though I am a senior partner,

should i still notify you about that kind of thing.

I would rather have been there in the initial discussions

than to receive subsequent notification.

Fair enough.

But as a partner you must be able to see, that your sister is precious.

It's still not close at George Handler's bidding,

but you will get most of it out of a commission agreement.

My basic salary?

I can't pay you more than Daniel.

Not officially.

I'm listening.

They can go to a university of your own choice.

You should do that regardless, you are their grandfather.

Say you'll consider it.

I'll consider it.

Are you keeping the Bianchi name?

I haven't thought about that.

You can be the future of the company, Abigail.

Harry showed you its best offer.

But it must be far from it, you profited from personal injury, right?

Not even close.

George Handler have sent more information

about the first case I have to work on.

Do you remember the guy who had a heart attack on the street

and received first aid of a Good Samaritan?

- Yes. She saved his life. - He's suing her.

No!

To break one of his ribs during first aid.

Even creeps need lawyers.

You have to bite the sour apple,

as you have done millions of times before.

Specific.

Or you can decline the offer.

Your father's too.

The week has taught you, that other companies will come.

Two with pistachio, please.

Ms. Roth,

It broke me.

I know the feeling.

Protest. Her feelings are irrelevant.

Approved. Ms. Bianchi, get to the point.

What did you do when you discovered it?

I asked Lucy to move.

And when she contacted you…

I said, I didn't want to see her anymore.

So when your lawyer said, Dr. Svensson was not there

during your pregnancy, respected she just your wish right?

I guess she did.

I had just been through a nasty divorce. 651

Protest! Why tells the lawyer about his privacy?

I have a point.

Get to the point!

Our decisions were based on anger and hurt feelings.

Not what was best for our children.

And that is exactly what is happening here.

Everyone has the right to change.

Not just their opinions…

but who they are.

Dr. Svensson thought it would be easier for everyone,

if she started fresh.

And it would be easier,

because we all knowthat a family life is messy...

complicated...

and damn hard.

She has realized that she wants the mess.

She is committed to the child…

and deserves to be part of her life.

Most important of all...

the child deserves to be loved and support from both parents.

I do not have anymore.

I have carefully considered the arguments presented in the case,

and I judge in favor of defendant, Lucinda Svensson.

Yes!

She is the child's parent with all rights

and responsibilities that come with it.

Her name mustthe birth certificate is added.

Ms. Roth is the primary parent, while the child is an infant.

Dr. Svensson can come to visit up to two hours a day.

It must be difficult to override one's own feelings

against dr. Svensson.

But having her in the child's life

give her more no less love.

The case is hereby settled.

- How did it go? - I am officially Harmony's parent.

I'm glad to hear that.

It was Abby. She was amazing.

Congratulations mother!

Come into my office.

- Daniel. - Yes?

Just rehire Cecile. Your sister stays.

I'm sure, our earnings over the next year

will be larger than expected.

Will you give me my job back?

- Yes. - Fantastic!

I'll have to think about it.

What do you want?

A parking lot...

and a pay rise.

You can get the parking space.

Sold!

So you've heard that?

Yup.

We will be one big unhappy family.

Not even a lukewarm congratulations?

Fantastic. Think you helped me with getting a parking space.

You managed that yourself.

Shall we celebrate? I give. We can go to Moxie's.

I wanted to, but my boyfriend and I have to shop for a chaise longue.

- Okay. - Do you want to come?

No thanks.

- Have a good weekend, Winston. - Thanks. You're right, Cecil.

Cecil!

Nina?

Did you get my postcard from Australia?

Not yet.

Then you don't know.

Martina, sorry about yesterday.

I crossed the line.

You have a girlfriend,

Marina, I want to apologize...

You two stay in the house.

We live here in shifts.

Dad lives here for a week, and I live here for a week.

You don't have to go back and forth anymore.

It makes sense.

Thank you, justice system,

to put our needs first,

since it's not us there is blame in the trouble.

Can I go back to my medieval castle?

The slaves are preparing a revolt.

Of course.

I'm trying to hijack the residency agreement.

Me too.

We'll take that another day.

We had severalgood times than bad, right?

We had amazing times.

We made beautiful children together.

Maggie?

Is everything alright?

Mother? I have a lot to tell!

First you need to know

that you get to see your grandchildren again,

but I have to share the house with Frank,

so it will only be 50 percent of the time…

I'm sorry.

Harry?

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