This was the same child whose paternity he was unsure about.
Judge Judy highlighted this inconsistency.
She noted he was denying paternity but seeking visitation.
Allegations of Harassment
Ms. Grant claimed Ms. Smith called her job multiple times.
She stated she had Ms. Smith's phone number on her store phone.
Ms. Grant also claimed to have a voicemail from Ms. Smith.
She said an officer was present when Ms. Smith was calling.
Ms. Grant stated this was the third time Ms. Smith called her job.
She warned Ms. Smith that further calls would be an issue.
Protective Orders
Both Ms. Grant and Ms. Smith had protective orders against each other.
Judge Judy confirmed this with both parties.
This indicated a history of severe animosity.
Judge Judy's Warning
Judge Judy issued a stern warning to both women.
She stated that if either violated the protective order again, she would put them in jail.
She suggested a 10-day jail sentence.
Judge Judy explained the consequences of such a violation.
If a parent goes to jail, their child could go into foster care.
She asked if that was what they wanted.
Both women responded no.
Judge Judy emphasized that this would happen.
James's Financial Responsibility
Judge Judy questioned James about his financial support for his children.
She asked if he was legally declared the father of Ms. Grant's child.
He confirmed he was.
She asked if he was legally declared the father of Ms. Smith's child.
He said no.
James claimed he supported his daughter with Ms. Grant before child support.
He also claimed to support his other daughter in Vegas.
Judge Judy asked how much he sent to his daughter in Vegas.
James replied, "Whatever I had."
Judge Judy dismissed this as insufficient.
She stated that "the best you can do" might be $10 a week, which is not support.
She concluded that James did not make enough money to support three children.
The Dismissal
Judge Judy expressed her frustration with the case.
She stated she was not wasting another minute on it.
She advised both parties to stop communicating with each other.
She told them they should have better things to do.
Judge Judy dismissed the entire case.
She warned them about the serious consequences of their actions.
This included potential jail time and children entering foster care.