A Very Bad Divorce

A wealthy attorney seemingly has it all until he's seduced by a stunning, mysterious paralegal in his firm, leading him down an unfathomable path of emotional and financial destruction.

  • Niles Welikson
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Number of Pages:
    101
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles California
    June 2, 2023
    Best Thriller Screenplay
  • Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards
    Santa Barbara, Ca
    January 15, 2024
    Semi-finalist
  • Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
    Los Angeles, Ca
    November 6, 2023
    Semi-Finalist
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    August 10, 2023
    Finalist, Best Thriller
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Los Vegas
    August 13, 2023
    Award of Prestige, Best Thriller
  • NYC International Screenplay Awards
    New York
    August 30, 2023
    Quarter-Finalist
Writer Biography - Niles Welikson

Best Thriller, Los Angeles Film Awards; Best Screenplay, Wiki Screenplay Contest; Best Thriller, Award of Prestige, Vegas Movie Awards; Finalist, Vegas Movie Awards; Semi-Finalist, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards, Scriptmatix Fellowship Awards, and Fade In Awards Drama Competition; Quarter-Finalist Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards and NYC International Screenplay Awards; played Division 1 college and semi-professional baseball; co-founder of a large law firm, had numerous legal articles published, frequently lectured before bar associations and other professional groups. Left the firm to pursue screenwriting.

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Writer Statement

Divorce is a topic all too many people can relate to. Winner of multiple screenplay awards and accolades, "A Very Bad Divorce" uniquely addresses the devastating effects of failed relationships and marriage, reminiscent of films like Fatal Attraction and Gone Girl. This story is one of several on my writing slate.