Just another post
California has perhaps the most heavily used court system in the world. California's population is almost forty million. Each of the 58 counties has a superior court, which is generally the forum where a typical case might begin.
A BLOG ABOUT 'MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES' AND OTHER THINGS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA!
Margo's Got Money Troubles - Thoughts on the Lawsuit
On another note, I recently watched Margo's Got Money Troubles on Apple TV. The show is ample cannon fodder for family lawyers. First of all she has a wild affair, gets pregnant, keeps the child, no abortion - and then second, her Dad has substance abuse issues and she has money trouble (don't we all?). Third, her job - Only Fans. She has a controlling somewhat angry mother (who punches people) and now a step-father who professes to be a saint. What really struck me was the final court hearing. The Judge walks out - steps away from the bench and walks right up the parties and starts to question them. Finally, he has virtually every one involved in the case hold the baby. This is great drama and I loved the scene, but it does not happen that way in courts. Judges typically remain on the bench and allow the attorneys to question the parties. Also, I have never seen a Judge ask the parents to hold a baby in the courtroom and I doubt I ever will. Thee entire show is a lovely performance throughout by Elle Fanning - and her job of choice is working as a performer on Only Fans - and she does some creative shoots in a space capsule designed by her friend, the elf! I wish I could post some of the photos from the scenes, but I am sure that will be stepping on Apple's, or Elle's, toes. I recommend the show. I was able to buy the rights to one photo of Elle, above.
What Strikes Me About Relationships...
I have always felt that we are taught much math, science and English at schools but not much about dealing with each other - relationships - at least not as much as I think we should be taught. Social settings become our schooling to prepare us for the huge responsibility of adult relationships.
Solving A Dispute In The Sand-Box
I remember sand-box arguments. I remember being at nursery school and riding my tricycle and being stopped by another boy who stuck a stick into my face. What struck me is that from a young age I noticed an urge to resolve a dispute using force. Also, I remember countless times when friends came over and eventually left in a huff, leaving without speaking, frustrated, unable to explain or to share his inner turmoil.
What Do I Need To Fix Things?
Despite 'enlightened' modern thinking, conflict is not a thing of the past. In fact, our world is riddled with conflict which extends beyond inter-personal relationships. Personal relationships are one level where conflict occurs. Division, terrorism and war are others. No single person is without a view as to what might be needed to make this world a better place. Psychologists, philosophers, poets, politicians and pastors all have an approach. Not a single approach will work unless it is taught and received. Following introduction, only then, can there be a practice. As a family lawyer, I would like to see individuals with a greater skill-set to deal with differences and express those safely in a relationship without violence.
The Fabric Of Family Law Is A Set Of Legal Rules Which Relates To Having Access To Our Children When Relationships Are Souring, Financial Arrangements Which Follow, And Rules Dividing A Positive Or Negative Estate
The law imposes principles on society which the legislator believes exists for a social need. To stop violence, the law provides that a victim can get a restraining order, for example, or end a marriage. What a restraining order or dissolution does not do, is educate a person. Classes might do that. A program for domestic violence or anger management is typically visited by those who are there by court order and any skill-set is not given to a society at large, to enable us to be better friends and resolve differences constructively.
I Am In Favor Of Teaching Principles Of Conflict Management And Basic Inter-Personal Skills
This sort of instruction should not just be for those with failed marriages or anger issues. Just as we are taught math - we can be taught what a relationship is and how it may be nurtured. This would stand us all in good stead in our homes, work places and as citizens of the countries that we dwell in.
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