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Dec 14, 2019 · The film walks a fine line between saying that everything would have been fine if they hadn’t gotten lawyers and the idea that Nora is the first person to listen to Nicole and value her, her...
If lawyers were not involved, things could be very different. Marriage Story is an insightful, witty, and sad portrait of how easily a marital fairytale can turn to a nightmare. 32 out of 35 found this helpful.
- The Attorneys’ Roles Are Spot-On
- Courtroom Portrayal Is A Touch Off The Mark
- Divorce Mediation Looked More Like Couples’ Therapy
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The first half of the movie sets the stage by offering a glimpse into the marriage of Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson). You get a sense of their lives, their love, and their conflicts. You feel for both characters: each have their flaws and their qualities, and are both shown as are lovable and yet falling out of love. Both app...
The court hearing scenes were a little Hollywood in that the judge allowed the two attorneys to bicker during the divorce hearing. In real life, you can expect family court judges to exhibit more control over the courtroom. Judges prefer that counsel speak to the judge, and only the judge. Rarely, if ever, do attorneys engage in a back-and-forth be...
Like many couples, Charlie and Nicole explored divorce mediationas a way to end their marriage. Both were interested in keeping the fighting and litigation costs to a minimum. You could tell from the onset that Nicole was not fully vested in the process. She lawyered up, and started into a litigated divorce. This is not an uncommon route for divorc...
All in all, the film is a gallant cinematic effort that provides a fair portrayal of what happens when a married couple decides to split up. If you have gone through a divorce, or are presently going through one yourself, the film will speak to you.
Carrie Blockis a Certified Family Law Specialist with extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, paternity and premarital rights. She also represents clients in agreed-upon divorces, post-divorce modifications, enforcement of existing orders and premarital agreements.
The built-in irony of Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story is that it’s mostly about divorce. To that end, it features what is surely the best divorce-lawyer acting you’ve ever seen from Laura ...
Feb 7, 2020 · What have we learned from Marriage Story? On average, people think about divorce for two years before taking action. If you are considering divorce or believe your spouse is, take a lesson from Marriage Story and consult with a qualified divorce attorney as soon as possible.
Dec 16, 2019 · The problems in Marriage Story arise out of a core reality of legal representation: Lawyers are paid to advocate and protect their clients from potential risk. Charlie’s initial round of consultation with the high-priced lawyers shows the risk-based dynamic in action.
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Dec 12, 2019 · Once the lawyers get involved, they take over. I always thought of it as them taking voices away from Charlie and Nicole. By taking on their identities, they take on almost like avatar versions...
