FAMILY LAW

Embed in Vancouver, Canada, Family members Legislation complies with lawyer and also recouping alcoholic
Abigail 'Abby' Bianchi (Gem Staite) struggling to put her job as well as household back together after hitting rock
bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is required to work at her estranged father's (Victor Garber)
company, Svensson and Associates, as well as technique in family regulation for the very first time while creating
brand-new connections with the half-brother (Zach Smadu) and half-sister (Genelle Williams) whom she's never
ever satisfied. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to aid other households with their very own
disorders.
Released: 2021-05-01
Genre: Crime, Drama, Family
Casts: Zach Smadu, Brett Kelly, Victor Garber, Genelle Williams, Jewel Staite
Duration: 60 min
Country: Canada
Production: Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC, Lark Productions, SEVEN24 Films, Canada Media
Fund

Season 1E1 · Sins of the Fathers - 17 Sep 2021

Members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly work together at their father's law firm to help other equally
dysfunctional families.
Case: Child Support; Child born out of One Night Stand 14 years thereafter
Soundtracks:
1. Prowl (feat. JFB)
DEF3
Tattoo shop.
2. Ill Wind
JODY GLENHAM, THE DREAMERS
Joanne's house.
3. Aerial Dust
TRANSIENTWORLD
Restaurant.
4. Breathing Underwater
METRIC
At the end

Season 1E2 · Parenthood - 24 Sep 2021

A couple with Down syndrome, are expecting a child; social services has threatened to take the baby away unless
they can prove they are capable parents; Abigail and Daniel agree to represent them and try to come up with a
workable parenting plan.
Case: Child rearing; Parents with down syndrome
Emergency motion
Draw Kith and kin custody arrangement that includes the parents (with down syndrome), grandma (with parkinsons)
and sister (doctor)
Qualified sister stepped forward as the new caregiver of the baby

The Child Family Community Service Act Section 13- A child needs protection

Counsel: thanks, that’s enough. What are your thoughts?

Psychologist: I think that before you can advocate for them, you need to assure yourself that they’re capable of
raising this baby, because whatever the plan you come up with has to be…
Counsel: bulletproof , one that we can advocate for without hesitation. well we’ll need to move quickly. The woman
looks like she’s gonna pop at any moment . what will the child protection services want to see?
P: a structured interview, cognitive, adaptive behaviors, a home visit assessment, collateral interviews,
C: well let’s start with the psychological tests, if those go well, we’ll arrange a home visit.
P: sounds good
C: do the collateral interviews and see if we could find out the nature of the complaint of the from the ministry’s
lawyer
C2: and what are you doing?
C1: delegating to my junior. I have other cases that need my attention
C2: what is that? diarrhea in a jar?
C1: I am on a cleanse

Interview their employer

Employer: they are great kids. Always on time. their uniforms washed and ironed. Had to have to talked with levi
about personal hygiene at the beginning, but never had to have it again
C2: have you ever heard them argue?
E: Ellie got mad on Levi one time for eating too much rice pudding other than that, no. they’re very sweet with each
other.
C2: would you say they’re capable of raising a child?
E. ive got a kid. Im sure he wouldn’t say im great. How do you even judge these things?

Psychological tests

RP: just think of it as a conversation. We can take as long as we want. why don’t we start with you telling me your
morning routine. What time do you get up?
W: 7 a.m. we both set alarms. I have the first shower and levi makes us breakfast.
M: And then I have the second shower.
W: And I make sure he puts on deodorant, because if he doesn’t. phewww

Check CSP – ask who the confidential complainant and other relevant information if possible
Interview sister
C: ellie said you travel a lot for work
S: yes im here for a few weeks before I head off again hoping to be here for the big day
RP: I know it’s easier said than done but try to go about your normal routine okay

C: Affidavits with the collateral interviews and the home-visit assessment. We think youll find the result
encouraging. Levi’s mother has agreed to stay with the couple as long as necessary
S: have you spent anytime with mary?
C: I spoke with her at length on the phone.
Mary: im sorry I have good days and bad days. I have parkinsons. Im still able to help out if that’s what youre
wondering
CPS: im sorry but I must act in the best interest of the child

get me through this quickly then

judge: this emergency motion had to be worth my time, im late for a date with a decent man and that my age defies
the odds ahh it takes a village,
Judge: i thought you had to travel a lot with your work,
sister (doctor): as a doctor it was always my plan to open up a local practice, it's just gonna happen a couple of years
ahead of schedule
judge: well we to keep our families together wherever possible

counsel: he is more capable than they are, imagine a first parent/teacher night in high school, you know the way
teenagers are. he'll be ridiculed. you are not a parent are you?
Child Protection Services: im sorry i dont see the relevance of that
counsel: oh because if you were you would know that every single teenager is embarrassed by their parents. The
parents love their child. grandma loves her grandson. sister loves her nephew. you cant bottle that and sell it.
the four of them combined, they’re gonna be better parents to the child than most of those so called normal parents
you keep referring to.
Judge: Thank you for that entertaining yet entirely unnecessary diatribe. im happy with this arrangement. ill make a
temporary order to review in three months' time. to the parents, i wish you both the very best of luck.
Parents: thank you your majesty
Judge: oh thank you

Soundtracks:
1.Change
HEY OCEAN!, ASHLEIGH BALL
On a car radio.
2. Talkin' Trash
MISS QUINCY & THE SHOWDOWN
Lucy and Maggie's place.
3. Cruel
HANNAH GEORGAS
Sad moment.
4. Got It Bad
NUELA CHARLES
At the lesbian bar.

Season 1E3 · Addicted to Love - 1 Oct 2021

Abigail and Daniel defend Marlee, a mother whose addiction to online gaming has brought her parenting abilities
into question; Daniel resolves to tie the knot with Danielle.
Soundtrack:
1. Wallow
WHITEHORSE
At the end.

Season 1E4 · Mama Don't Preach - 8 Oct 2021

Aaron, an out and proud teenager who wants to be emancipated from his parents; initially skeptical of Aaron's
reasons, the lawyers realize how serious the situation is when Aaron's parents force him into a Pray Away the Gay
camp.
Soundtrack:
1. Another Way Around
LUCA FOGALE
At the end.

Season 1E5 · Until Death Do Us Part - 15 Oct 2021

Abigail and Daniel represent Ira, who wants his wife Helen moved from a care home that he claims is worsening her
Alzheimer's; because his daughter doesn't want Helen moved and holds power of attorney, Ira must challenge her in
court.
Soundtracks:
1. When It Hurts
KANDLE
Opening.
2. On and On
LOOSE FANG
Daniel jogs.
3. Another Life
FLOWER FACE
At the end.

Season 1E6 · Baby Off Board - 22 Oct 2021

The lawyers are bewildered when a young couple begs them to reverse an adoption after learning about the baby's
serious health issues; Abigail determines that the father is driving the decision, and convinces the mother to fight to
keep the baby.
Soundtracks:
1. Life by the Numbers (feat. James Di Salvio & Chris Soper)
LES HANDCLAPS
Opening.
2. Blazing
COOKIE CARTEL, MASIA ONE
Outside of the bar.

Season 1E7 · Three's Company -29 Oct 2021

Abigail and Daniel represent a soon-to-be-starving-again artist who was once the third member of a polyamorous
relationship; Daniel regrets dumping Danielle; after Abby gets doxxed, Frank and the kids stay with her at her
mother's place.
1. The Fear of Falling Apart
GEOFFROY
Daniel on his bike
2. Fast Chunk (Niimo Remix)
SORREY
At the gay bar.
3. Goodlife (feat. Dawn Pemberton)
COOKIE CARTEL, DAWN PEMBERTON
At the gay bar.
4. Life Ghouls
DAVID VERTESI
At the end.

Season 1E8 · Truthiness - 5 Nov 2021

Abigail gets in over her head when she agrees to defend a friend who is anti-vaccine; Daniel is bitter over Harry's
rejection of his partnership proposal; Nico gets suspended for forgery, forcing Abby and Frank to reconsider their
parenting plan.
Soundtracks:
1. Get Up
TONYE
Beach volleyball.
2. Queenie, Queenie
TAMI NEILSON
At the end.

Season 1E9 · Blame it on The Mother - 12 Nov 2021

Abigail and Daniel represent two sisters who are being sued by their estranged mother for parental support; Daniel
debates leaving Svensson for a rival firm; Lucy is melancholic as her deceased mother's birthday approaches.
Soundtracks:
1. Backbeat
PETERS DRURY TRIO
At the party.
2. Kid Gloves
SERENA RYDER
At the end.

Season 1E10 · Legacy - 19 Nov 2021

After Nina discovers she is not her father's biological daughter, Abigail traces a history of malpractice at the fertility
clinic where Nina was conceived; Harry weighs an exciting new relationship against the prospect of losing his kids.
Soundtracks:
1. Waltz For Natasha
CHRIS GESTRIN TRIO
At the restaurant.
2. You Are Bad
LAURA REZNEK
In the hotel lobby.
3. Let Me Hurt
EMILY ROWED
At the end.

SEASON 2

Season 2E1 · Revisionist History

27 Mar 2022
Soundtracks:
1. Nerve
NUELA CHARLES
Opening.

2. Oh Yeah
YELLO
Joanne's entrance.
3. Waltz For Natasha
CHRIS GESTRIN TRIO
Restaurant.
4. Time To Say Goodbye
APPLE MARTINI
Restaurant.
6. Gun Burial
DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ
End credits.

Season 2E2 · I Now Pronoun You - 27 Mar 2022

Soundtracks:
1. Adore (Instrumental) [Orchestra]
BRAD HATFIELD ORCHESTRA
Restaurant.
2. Scars to Your Beautiful
ALESSIA CARA
End credits.

Season 2E3 · Under the Influence

6 Apr 2022
1. Seven Deadly Sins
WHITEHORSE
Workout montage.
2. Los Pollos
RUMBA CALZADA
Mexican restaurant.
A Soft Place to Land
KATHLEEN EDWARDS
End credits.

Season 2E4 · Return to Sender

6 Apr 2022
1. Obsessed
CAVEBOY
At the party.
2. Chameleon
TRANSIENTWORLD
At the party.
3. Longing
KIMMORTAL
Yaletown restaurant.
4. Solitaire
CHRIS GESTRIN TRIO
At the bar.
5. Slacks
BOOTY EP
Yaletown restaurant.
6. Waiting for April
CHRIS GESTRIN
At the fancy restaurant.
7. Safe To Say
SAID THE WHALE
End credits.

Season 2E5 · Fifty Shades of Judginess - 10 Apr 2022

1. Buttergroove
FNDMNTL
At the restaurant.
2. Space
NUELA CHARLES
At the bar.
3. Hello Stranger
RUSSELL LOUDER
At the bar.
4. Quiet
MEGAN NASH & BEST INTENTIONS
At the bar.
5. There Is Probably Fire
DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ
End credits.

Season 2E6 · Wicked Games - 10 Apr 2022

1. Jumping the Gun
ADRIAN GLYNN
Sea wall jogging.
2. EASY
LAURENT BOURQUE
Outside, Yaletown.
3. Fall and All
DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ
End credits.

Season 2E7 · Arrested Development - 17 Apr 2022

1. This is the End
FJØRA
Documentary video.
2. I Don't Know Where I've Been
JASPER SLOAN YIP
Drew's home movie.
3. Until It Doesn’t Hurt
MOTHER MOTHER
End credits.
4. Young Blood
SOUL PUSH
Sex scene.

Season 2E8 · Family History - 17 Apr 2022

1. One Way
ROSE COUSINS
Near the end.

Season 2E9 · Acting Out - 24 Apr 2022

There were no songs featured in this episode.

Season 2E10 · All Happy Families - 24 Apr 2022

1. Stay Outta My Business
TAMI NEILSON
Swimming at the beach.
2. Sexx
KYPRIOS
Sexy time.
3. Broken
PATRICK WATSON
Montage.
4. Uh-Oh
HHHEIST
[Cover] End credits.