A mediator could help work out support payments and visitation.
She noted that Mr. Stevens had a job, and Ms. Crosby did not.
Judge Judy believed Mr. Stevens should be paying support for his son.
She also stated that Ms. Crosby needed to find daycare and get a job.
Contradictions in Care Concerns
Judge Judy highlighted Ms. Crosby's past actions.
Ms. Crosby had left the baby alone with Mr. Stevens from 4 PM to 10 PM.
She also left the baby with him from 4 PM to midnight.
This happened when Ms. Crosby was at home.
Judge Judy questioned Ms. Crosby's current concerns about Mr. Stevens' care.
She stated that if Ms. Crosby was truly concerned, she would not have left the baby with him.
Ms. Crosby explained that the second time she allowed him to watch Oliver, he withheld the baby for two days.
She claimed he would not let her see or touch their son.
Judge Judy's View on Parental Rights
Judge Judy emphasized that Ms. Crosby was no more of a parent than Mr. Stevens.
She noted that Ms. Crosby left his grandmother's house, where the baby was born.
Judge Judy stated that Ms. Crosby "stole" the baby by taking him from his father's home without an order.
She reiterated that both parents have equal rights.
Allegations of Threats and Violence
Ms. Crosby claimed Mr. Stevens was threatening her.
She said he sent a text message saying, "it's gonna be a hell of a lot worse for you."
This message was sent when she came to visit.
Ms. Crosby also accused Mr. Stevens of punching holes in the wall.
She alleged that he once punched near the baby on the bed, shaking it.
This happened when the baby was on the bed and Mr. Stevens was angry.
Judge Judy asked if Ms. Crosby had told her lawyer about these incidents.
Ms. Crosby admitted she had not told her lawyer about the punching incident.
Judge Judy's Advice for the Parents
Judge Judy advised the parents to go to a mediator.
They needed to get a mediated order for custody and visitation.
This order should also cover shared property.
She stated that this is what grown-ups do.
Judge Judy noted that if Mr. Stevens spent money on a lawyer instead of his baby, that was his problem.
She also pointed out that Ms. Crosby had a free lawyer because she did not work.
Judge Judy stressed that both parents should support their child.
Both parents should see their child regularly.
This is what the law says, unless one parent is proven abusive or neglectful.
The Verdict and Final Words
Judge Judy stated that based on Ms. Crosby's testimony, there was no proof of neglect or abuse.
She highlighted that Ms. Crosby had left the child with Mr. Stevens for hours multiple times.
This was done without prior accusations of anything bad.
Judge Judy dismissed Ms. Crosby's claims.
She told Ms. Crosby to grow up.