Topic: Joint Custody

2 chapters across the catalog

06: Meet The Parents
• 50:07 - 54:17

06: Meet The Parents

Judge Judy on Parental Rights and Joint Custody

A clip from Judge Judy features the judge correcting a mother who believes she has sole rights to her child without a court order. The hosts discuss how the family court system is often used as a weapon, with mothers perceiving themselves as the primary parent. Recent changes in Illinois law regarding income-sharing for child support are noted as a move toward fairness.

06: Meet The Parents
• 1:01:02 - 1:05:15

06: Meet The Parents

Durham North Carolina Joint Custody Contempt Hearing

A recording from a courtroom in Durham, North Carolina, depicts a mother losing her composure after a judge awards joint custody to the father. The woman is held in contempt and sentenced to jail time for her outbursts. The hosts use this to illustrate the "privileged possessive" mindset some mothers have regarding children.