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THIS GRANDPARENT'S LAWSUIT BACKFIRED SPECTACULARLY!
A Family Feud Over Granddaughter's Clothes
Imagine stepping into Judge Judy's courtroom.
The air is thick with family tension.
This case involves a grandmother, her daughter, her son-in-law, and a dispute over children's clothing.
The Plaintiff Seeks Return of Clothing
Mrs. Curran is the plaintiff.
She is the grandmother.
She is suing her son-in-law, Mr. Mentor.
She is also suing Mr. Mentor's sister.
Mrs. Curran wants the return of clothing she bought for her granddaughter.
The clothing was at Mr. Mentor's home.
This was during a time when the granddaughter was in his custody.
Judge Judy's Immediate Warning
Judge Judy starts by asking about Mrs. Curran's grandchildren.
Mrs. Curran has two grandchildren.
One of them is the child at the center of this dispute.
Judge Judy identifies Mr. Mentor as Mrs. Curran's "soon-to-be former son-in-law."
Mrs. Curran confirms this.
Judge Judy then asks about Mr. Mentor's sister.
Mrs. Curran confirms she is also a defendant.
Judge Judy summarizes the lawsuit.
It is about clothing purchased for the granddaughter.
The clothing was at Mr. Mentor's home.
Judge Judy then delivers a strong warning.
She tells Mrs. Curran she is "making the worst mistake in your life as a grandparent."
She calls it "the worst."
Difficulties with Daughter and Son-in-Law
Judge Judy notes Mrs. Curran's complaint.
It suggests difficulties with her daughter.
Mrs. Curran confirms this.
Judge Judy also points out difficulties with her son-in-law.
Mrs. Curran confirms this too.
Judge Judy emphasizes the constant factor.
They all share a child.
Mrs. Curran is the child's grandmother.
Judge Judy advises Mrs. Curran to use her brains.
She should do nothing to alienate either parent.
This is regardless of any divorce.
Life circumstances can change quickly.
Judge Judy gives an example.
If something happened to Mrs. Curran's daughter, the granddaughter would be with her father.
Mrs. Curran disagrees.
She says, "I don't think so."
Judge Judy firmly states, "Oh, yes, she will."
Mrs. Curran insists, "I truly don't believe it."
Judge Judy explains the law.
Unless there are special circumstances, the father would raise the child.
She tells Mrs. Curran to stop looking at her papers.
Judge Judy wants her to appreciate what she is saying.
She shares her own experience with grandchildren.
She always wanted good relations with her grandchildren's parents.
Judge Judy calls Mrs. Curran "a very, very foolish woman" if she doesn't see this.
She asks if Mrs. Curran still wants to continue the lawsuit.
Judge Judy calls it a "tragic mistake."
Mrs. Curran Insists on Continuing
Mrs. Curran responds to Judge Judy's advice.
She says she thought about her daughter's fate.
She knows she would have to see Ashley through Mr. Mentor.
But she claims Mr. Mentor no longer has custody of Ashley.
Mrs. Curran states she wants the clothing back.
She purchased them.
She did not purchase them for Mr. Mentor.
She declares, "I'm going to continue with this lawsuit."
The Custody Situation and the Clothing
Judge Judy asks when the items were purchased.
Mrs. Curran presents a letter.
It is from Children of Family Services.
She says it shows her daughter, Jamie, has full custody now.
Judge Judy dismisses the letter's relevance to the clothing.
She says Mrs. Curran is not paying attention.
Judge Judy states the daughter did not have custody for a period.
Mrs. Curran disputes this.
She says the child was with the father for three days.
Judge Judy asks if Mrs. Curran is saying she doesn't know what she's talking about.
She asks to see the items.
She wants to know when they were purchased for the granddaughter.