Julia's professional success
is the direct result for the sacrifices you've made being a stay-at-home dad.
That is really important.
It's almost more important than what Julia has contributed.
You deserve credit.
Yeah, I guess that's true.
Anyway, it's gonna be really hard to convince the judge
to grant you any alimony if you have shared custody of Andrea.
Which is why we'll ask for full custody.
Is that really necessary?
If we want a real shot of potentially getting you
full spousal support, then it is.
Look, you're unemployed now,
and that money is gonna be a safety net for Andrea,
so that she wants for nothing.
But they're probably thinking about doing the same thing,
so we should beat them to the punch.
All right, let's do it.
I won't lie to you.
Things could get pretty ugly.
It's crucial that you don't move out of the house.
Custody often goes to the parent
who stays in the minor's home.
I'll need you to gather all your pay stubs
and your bank statements.
We need to prove Julia is the breadwinner.
We also need to prove that you've passed on job opportunities
to stay at home.
Tell me everything about your relationship with Julia
from the very beginning, spare no details.
-Do you understand all this? -Yeah, sure.
Eat up.
They'll try to prove the child is better off with her mom.
They have an edge there.
In most cases, the mother gets full custody.
But don't worry.
Right.
Thank you.
No, don't thank me, you're paying me.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
He's refusing shared custody of Andrea.
He's also requesting alimony.
Julia, if you don't want to lose the house, you can't move out.
This is a game of endurance.
Oh, you!
Dirty girl!
You stinky little skunk!
Hold on.
Ready? Here goes.
-What's this? -It's a star.
What's it called?
Today is a great day for the people of…
Here I go!
You carry me now.
Cut it like a cake, so that everyone gets a piece.
Hey.
We'd like to speak with you.
There will be…
many changes in the family.
But this is all for us to be better
and happier.
Aren't we happy?
What matters the most here
is that you know we love you with all our heart.
More than anything in the world.
But you already knew that.
Even with all these changes,
everything…
will be fine.
Yeah.
We're going to stay together.
But in a different way.
How?
-We don't know yet. -Yes, we do.
-No, we don't know. -We do know how it'll be.
See,
your dad and I
will always be with you, and we'll be there for you.
But we won't be together as a couple.
Okay? Instead of being married,
we'll be a team, as parents, together.
Are you getting unmarried?
Is that allowed?
Well, all we know for sure
is that you are what matters the most to us,
and that we'll be all right.
Andrea?
I don't want hotcakes anymore.
Ruy, we have a date for the hearing. It's next Friday.
And clear your schedule. It's a drag.
Call me if you need me.
Where is it?
Drink your milk.
We're out of tortillas, but there are eggs in the fridge.
If you get home before we do, please bring the laundry in.
Sure.
Eat up.
I'll eat some chips later.
What's it called?
Salazar.
Is it far?
A bit.
By plane?
No, it's not that far.
Don't you want to come see my hometown?
-Is there a beach? -No.
It'll be fun, come on!
In my hometown, there are cows, goats,
and there are chickens.
All right, fine!
Wait up!
You'll have a great time.
Hang on, wait.
-What? -I was forgetting this.
-Ready. -Let's go.
Hey, come back here. Say goodbye.
My kiss.
Can I stay with you?
No, come on, you'll have a great time.
-Have fun. -Let's go.
Don't swim or anything. Okay, bye.
-Goodbye. -Bye.
Hi.
Ruy!
Want me to buy you something?
Why are they called peseros?
Oh, because they used to be full of Pez candy.
Just kidding.
They used to charge one peso,
although now they charge much more.
Look, we have to wait in this line.
Stay sharp, okay?
We're ready to go.
Here.
Tell the driver, "Two to Salazar, please."
Two to Salazar, please.
Well done.
Drop us off by the entrance, please.
Here we are.
Wait!
-Give me your hand. -Ugh.
Ugh? Just give me your hand.
All right, go ahead.
There you go!
What's up?
What did I tell you? Everyone's here.
-Hi, Andrea. -Hello.
-Remember me? -Yes.
-Mom, you should've called. -I brought the kid for a visit.
You came for the match, didn't you?
It's not even noon yet and you're drinking beer.
Who has the keys? Move it!
-Rigo has them. -Hand them over.
Let's go, Cachito.
Are the kids home?
-Yeah, they're there. -Okay.
What's with the grass?
We take it to the city so folks can put it on their lawns.
For free?
Look, the church.
Long time no see, Idalia.
How are you, Maru?
All good.
-Good to see you, Idalia! -Hey.
Are you famous?
No, of course I'm not famous.
It's just how we do things in town.
Everyone greets each other.
Next person we see, try saying hello.
You'll see, it feels nice.
-Morning, Idalia. -Good morning.
-Morning! -See?
Nice, huh?
Come on.
Let me get the door.
Come in.
Chickens!
Hurry up, we're running late.
OUT OF SERVICE
Crap! It's only a few floors. Come on, hurry.
-What's up? -Are we doing this?
You know it, counselor.
Hell yeah.
Can I have 400 pesos?
Otherwise, we won't make it.
You're on.
-Come on. -This way.
'Sup?
-Let's go. -Follow me.
Wait up!
Keep going, it's four more flights to go.
-You're a smoker, aren't you? -Yeah.
Don't bring it up.
Julia Pérez Laborde? This way, please.
Good luck.
Down the hall to the left.
-Mrs. Julia, sir. -Oh, right. Thank you.
-Please, take a seat. -Thanks.
I just need to send a text.
Well, all right.
Just a little token.
I see.
-Your lawyer is the Kangaroo. -Yes.
Very well.
I'll ask you a series of personal questions
that will enable us to create a psychobiographical profile of you,
which will help the judge decide
on the custody matter for…
-Andrea? -Yes.
Very well.
At what age did you become sexually active?
Eighteen.
-Eighteen? -Yes.
-Are your parents alive? -Yes.
-How is your relationship with them? -Good.
Describe your relationship with your father.
None whatsoever.
He left when I was a young kid.
Did you resent his absence?
No, I don't think so.
Was your mother strict?
No, she's a hippie, a liberal…
She adores animals, believes in free love, you know?
Vegetarian before it became trendy. Now everyone's vegan.
A López Obrador fanatic,
even before he started the elderly care program.
She's pretty cool.
You're an only child, huh?
Is it that obvious?
Have you ever consumed psychoactive substances?
Marijuana.
But it was a long time ago.
Have you ever consumed psychoactive substances?
Honestly, yes.
-Which ones? -Only legal drugs.
-Have you ever had an STD? -No.
-Syphilis, gonorrhea, AIDS? -No.
How many sexual partners have you had?
It's kind of complicated. Well…
-I mean, it's-- -A rough estimate?
How many sexual partners have you had?
Four.
Only four?
What do you mean, "only"?
At what age did you meet the mother of your child?
I was 32.
When I was 20.
At what age did your child lose her first tooth?
Well, I don't remember.
You don't?
Name of your child's teacher?
Ms. Moni.
Does your child have any allergies?
Yes, yeah, penicillin. Penicillin.
-Does your child have any allergies? -No.
What is the name of your daughter's best friend?
You don't know.
Have you been in a codependent--?
-Caro. -What?
My daughter's best friend.
-Write that down. -Right, Caro.
Would you say you lose your temper easily?
No.
-Ever engaged in domestic violence? -No.
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
No.
Has your child been diagnosed with the following disorders?
Only "yes" and "no" answers, no details needed.
Does she feel sad and hopeless and cry frequently?
-No. -Irritability?
No.
-Dwells on death or loss? -No.
Is she anxious, nervous, prone to worry?
No.
-Does she have panic attacks? -No.
-Any visual or hearing impediments? -No.
Okay. That will be all. Please go to the next desk.
Venti Americano.
And caramel macchiato with dairy-free milk.
-No brown sugar? -No, this is all they had.
How did it go?
I don't even know.
Eat this burrito. This next part will be tough.
I couldn't. No, thanks. What I need is a smoke.
-Some coffee? -I'll be right back.
Are you okay?
This is so uncomfortable.
It is what it is.
It's no walk in the park.
-What grade are you in? -Second grade.
Do you have a dog?
No.
Do you speak another language?
Leave the girl alone, you'll make her dizzy.
Careful not to fall.
How many people live here?
Five.
When I'm in town, six.
Six?
Yes.
What about the house downstairs?
We haven't finished construction yet.
We've been building it for 20 years.
We've done it little by little,
but it's finally almost done.
Hopefully, we'll be able to move in soon.
Look, Fido is the only one allowed to come in.
The dining room will be here. We'll get a nice flower vase.
Check out the fridge.
It has an ice maker, like the one at your house.
This will be the bedroom.
I plan to install some beautiful curtains.
Look at the tiles in the bathroom.
Everything is nice and new.
Run your hand over it.
-Grandma, it's almost four! -What?
It starts in half an hour! Come on, hurry!
Go get your jackets!
I'll race you, Cachito. I'll win.
-You won't! -Let's get our stuff, hurry!
Marriage, being the basis of society,
and a reservoir of values and virtues
in order to raise upstanding citizens,
I must ask you both.
Do you insist on dissolving the marriage bond between you?
Yes.
-Wait a sec. -Yes.
I'll be right back.
Kids, stay put there.
How long is it?
-Ninety minutes. -Ninety?
Yes, 90. Watch Cachito for me.
All right, let's get warmed up! Come on, García.
We'll play three-four-three.
Luciana, stay in the midfield.
Betty, you're on defense. You, stay close to Ottawa.
Be careful, she plays dirty.
-Let's do this! -Come on!
-Get in position. -Move!
Get a move on!
Move downfield!
-That's it! -Come on!
Do you want to see my toys?
Stupid dog!
Come on, all the way!
-Move, let's play! Take the shot! -Come on, Lupe!
Do you use psychoactive substances on a regular basis?
-What constitutes psychoactive--? -Answer "yes" or "no."
If the question isn't clear, I can't answer.
If we gave you a drug test, would you pass it or not?
No.
I see you were processed in a holding facility
for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Do you have a drinking problem?
-No, what happened was-- -Hey, Claudia.
Do you use alcohol to cope with depression?
I'm not depressed.
Did you take antidepressants after giving birth?
-My client doesn't have to-- -Please answer the question.
-I did, but that doesn't mean-- -Very well.
Did you engage in vandalism
during the March 8 protest?
I attended the protest, but why is that relevant?
Let me be clear, I'm the one asking questions.
Does your daughter, Andrea Villegas, know you're currently having an affair?
What do you mean by that?
-Mrs. Pérez, answer the question. -I won't answer stupid questions!
You two are misogynists!
People like you are the reason there's no justice in this country.
Let me repeat the question.
Ruy Villegas,
you have requested custody of your underage daughter, Andrea.
You're also requesting alimony for the span of the marriage,
and half of the property acquired during the marriage.
-Is that correct? -Yes, it is.
The clicking, please.
Is it true that you're currently unemployed?
Yes.
Why did you lose your job?
-A misunderstanding with a colleague. -Your Honor.
Let me draw attention to page 35 in the case file.
It states Mr. Ruy Villegas was fired
after sexually harassing a colleague.
Were there any criminal charges pressed against him?
No.
Come on, counselor.
Let's take a ten-minute break.
Why bring up the drunk tank and the antidepressants?
Hang on a minute. You need to trust me.
-I do. -Trust me.
But that was too much.
Too much? Do you want to win or not?
-Come, Julia. -Your address?
-Give me a minute. -Sure.
Julia, I talked to him.
He wants money.
What?
He'll rule in your favor for 50 grand.
What are you saying?
You really pissed him off. He wants 50,000.
I think we should counter with 20.
No.
I'm not giving a cent to that misogynist bastard.
Listen, Julia, this is how it works.
We won't make him change. Think about your daughter.
-Excuse me. -Yes.
Thanks.
It's because of my daughter that I won't feed this rotten system.
No fucking way!
Julia.
I have now reached a final ruling.
First, the marriage bond is hereby dissolved.
Second, Ruy Villegas is granted alimony equal to 18 percent,
which will be deducted from Julia Pérez's paychecks.
Third, the property acquired during the marriage,
in this case, the house located at 103 Dr. Liceaga Street,
will be sold and the money will be divided equally
between Ruy Villegas and Julia Pérez.
Fourth, the minor Andrea Villegas
will undergo a psychiatric evaluation
to help the court determine
its decision on who will get principal custody.
Once this is done,
the parties will be notified about a second hearing.
This is an outrage.
When can I come visit your hometown again?
Whenever you want, Cachito.
Tomorrow?
I'm not sure.
After that, I'll sleep for at least a month.
A whole month, Cachito?
I don't ever want to see you in my fucking life!
There's no "us" anymore.
You want the house? Keep it, asshole!
I don't want it. How did we get here?
How did we--? Fuck!
You should've thought of that when you fucked all those groupies,
each dumber than the other.
-Ruy, you're pathetic! -Andrea.
-Unbelievable! -Andrea.
-What about Andrea? -She's here!
Hi, sweetie.
Go get your stuffed hen, we're sleeping at the flat.
-I want to stay here. -Julia?
It'll be fun. It's my little studio.
Julia?
Everything's fine, honey.
Come on, sweetie.
It'll be fun, I swear.
We'll take your dress.
Your room is so nice, you'll love it.
-Are we sleeping there? -Yes.
-What about my duvet? -I've got it.
Where are you going, Julia?
Julia, please don't.
-Wait outside, sweetie. -Don't screw this up.
Don't screw things up with your daughter.
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