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YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT SHE TOLD JUDGE JUDY!
A Broken Engagement and Accusations
Imagine a courtroom filled with tension.
A former couple stands before Judge Judy.
They share two young children.
Their relationship ended acrimoniously.
The Plaintiff Seeks His Ring
Mr. Gavidia is the plaintiff.
He wants his engagement ring back.
The wedding was called off.
He believes the ring should be returned to him.
The Defendant's Side of the Ring Story
Miss Hannah is the defendant.
She has a different take on the ring.
She claims she returned it once.
Then, after another breakup, he told her to keep it.
Judge Judy Inspects the Ring
Judge Judy asks Bailiff Bird to retrieve the ring.
She wants to see it.
It is identified as a green sapphire.
Judge Judy examines it closely.
The Ring's Fate is Decided
Judge Judy explains the nature of an engagement ring.
It is given in contemplation of marriage.
She notes the couple had children first.
Still, it is an engagement ring.
It looks like one.
It smells like one.
It quacks like one.
The ring goes back to Mr. Gavidia.
This resolves the first part of the case.
The Acrimonious Separation
Mr. Gavidia's second claim is more complex.
Their separation was very bitter.
They attended mediation.
Judge Judy acknowledges this.
She is not interested in the reasons for their breakup.
It is not relevant to her.
Their Lives Together
Judge Judy asks about their employment.
They lived together for four and a half years.
Mr. Gavidia is a fundraising consultant.
Miss Hannah works in the wine industry.
She sells wine and spirits.
Miss Hannah's Role
Miss Hannah states she worked part-time.
She took care of their children.
She claims she was the "breadwinner."
This was due to unemployment benefits.
Also, a personal injury settlement.
And a retirement fund.
Who Cared for the Children?
Judge Judy questions who cared for the children.
She assumes Mr. Gavidia did.
Mr. Gavidia confirms he watched them alone.
He says he did so "all the time."
He was "very involved" with them.
Miss Hannah agrees he was involved.
She adds, "when he was home."
The "Secret Double Life" Accusation
Judge Judy moves to a "most interesting" part.
Mr. Gavidia did not see his children for eight and a half months.
This was after the separation.
Judge Judy states Miss Hannah suggested something to the court.
She claimed Mr. Gavidia had "certain traits."
These traits might make him dangerous to the children.
Reading the Accusations
Judge Judy reads from a document.
It details Miss Hannah's statements.
"During the child court custody mediations, I informed the court about Eric's secret double life and his deviant tendencies."
Judge Judy points out a contradiction.
Miss Hannah knew about these issues.
Yet, she entrusted him with their children.
This was while they lived together.
Miss Hannah's Denial
Miss Hannah denies knowing about the "double life."
She claims she did not know while they lived together.
She calls it a "complete surprise."
She presents an email as evidence.
She states she had "no idea."
Judge Judy's Warning
Judge Judy warns Miss Hannah.
If her claim of ignorance is true, she will leave with only the ring.
Judge Judy reviews the emails.
They are about "other women in his life."
And "men."
They indicate cheating.
They also mention "kinky sex."
Anger and Hurt
Judge Judy acknowledges Miss Hannah's feelings.
She was likely angry and hurt.
But she emphasizes Mr. Gavidia cared for the children.
He cared for them adequately.
Miss Hannah says she was "more scared than angry."
Judge Judy dismisses this.