Pop culture tends to drive public understanding of the law.
After all, people are far more likely to watch lawyers on primetime
and on the big screen before they find themselves in a situation
where they might need one. American legal dramas also tend to
dominate airtime, which often leaves Canadians wondering not only
how "accurate" the depiction of law is, but how
applicable it is north of the border.
Family law is no exception. Marriage Story, a Netflix
feature film released in 2019, was praised for its intimate,
realistic portrayal of divorce. Given its popularity and critical
acclaim, it is understandable that Marriage Story likely
serves as an introduction to family law for many.
