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Fleishman Is in Trouble is a limited miniseries made for family law attorneys’ binge-watching pleasure. And binge-watch we did. This insightful divorce dramedy has some sharp things to say about marriage, divorce, and child custody issues. The series and the novel it was based on were written by journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who skillfully deployed shifting perspectives in telling the tale of a once-happy marriage gone sour.

While America is often thought of as the land of the free and home of the brave, it turns out that it isn’t the only place on earth where people get bizarre divorces. In fact, cases from around the world show that there are some pretty wacky reasons for couples to call it quits.

Many parents would tell you that raising kids is a full-time job that requires full-time pay, medical benefits, and paid holidays. One study even found that being a mother is like having 2.5 full-time jobs. Do you know who would agree? Mothers.

On the other hand, there are at least nine scientific findings about how being an active father impacts a man’s success.

When life has you feeling a little blue, take comfort in knowing that your state more or less got it right when crafting its divorce laws. Here in Washington State, we have access to all the resources necessary for those considering splitting up. But more than just having comprehensive legal systems and protections available, let's be thankful that these things exist at all.

There’s an old saying that goes, “If you love somebody, set them free. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were.” This well-worn quote was said to have come from the pen of the writer Richard Bach. It’s a nice sentiment, which is why it resonated with so many people.

There are a lot of companies out there that like to talk about their commitment to sustainability and being environmentally friendly. However, not all of these companies actually walk the walk. In fact, some have been caught greenwashing, which is when a company tries to make themselves look more environmentally responsible than they actually are.

Are you someone who is NOT fun in the office? If so, this one’s for you.

You are probably someone who clocks in at 9:00 a.m., does their job, and clocks out at 5:00 p.m. sharp. You are probably the kind of person that your colleagues often describe as someone who “likes to keep to themselves” as a euphemism for “gloomy misanthrope.

Bad advice — whether it’s career, relationship, or legal advice — can come from anywhere, even from those whose job it is to give advice, like advice columnists and financial advisors. This doesn’t mean you should only seek advice from family and friends.

You may have heard about the lawsuit against Coca-Cola that alleges the company's Vitaminwater products' supposed health benefits are "misleading" and that, therefore, marketing them as "healthy" is illegal. How about the one in which disappointed movie fans sued Universal Studios for falsely advertising the movie Yesterday as featuring the actress Ana de Armas who appeared in the trailer but was nowhere to be found in the film?

It's an unfortunate truth that companies today must always be aware of any potential legal repercussions if they don't make certain their labels are doing exactly what they promise.

Believe it or not, many lawsuits have stemmed from weddings, from a groom suing his partner for leaving him at the altar to a bride demanding due compensation for a wedding gown mishap. After all, one's wedding is (typically) a once-in-a-lifetime event, which means it should be no less than perfect.