A Step In The Wrong Direction

[@raven.aaliyah]

Whew. Y’all are too perfect for me. She was 18/19 when she made those bad choices. I wasn’t great w/ money at that age but I lived & learned. Hopefully, she will learn a valuable life lesson.

[@Dymsx86]

Exactly. She's 21. She will learn from this, I'm sure. Many people make financial mistakes at that age.

[@raven.aaliyah]

@@Dymsx86 Exactly!!!

[@jcchristopher1417]

Totally agree; been there, done that myself when I was that age.

[@raven.aaliyah]

@@jcchristopher1417 right! A lot of us made bad choices as teens!!

[@jazs2300]

Thank you. Yes she should pay, but she is young and making mistakes like everyone else

[@Mocha_Minimalist]

Seems like a typical early 20 year old. She is making normal mistakes, but a genuine good kid. And shes beautiful and really sweet. Just needs to learn money management which they need to teach in high school.

[@ThePracticalDog]

My parents taught me money management. Schools can barely teach language and spelling, expecting them to teach kids financial responsibility is a joke - not everything is the schools job.

[@NiniFinlay]

Well they do teach it in college .

[@kaylaj.3743]

@@NiniFinlay whose college?

[@tyronehuston1260]

One of the most respectable defendants. Completely accountable for her actions.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Oh yes, let's find someone else to blame. It's the school's fault they don't teach money management. 🙄Never mind the fact her parents didn't even have the money for her to borrow. I'm guessing her terrible behavior with finances should be blamed on her parents.

[@Dymsx86]

The defendant seems like a good kid. I do hope she's able to figure it out financially - debt is so debilitating and stressful and she's young enough to get it under control.

[@MindSetReset]

💯🙌🏾

[@todd-makes-videos]

She showed good faith by continuing to pay - even $20/$50 is something, probably just what she could afford. 25.4% Interest! Wow, join a credit union.

[@marthapage9862]

Yb

[@davidt5200]

I don't know what you see but I see an ungrateful child

[@lisabailey3466]

,, Xzibit x zzz ⁵

[@melli2413]

She was 21 in court so she was like 19 when she got the loan? That's pretty young. She needs a really financial advisor bc stepmom may have good credit but racks up too much debt also

[@collinssha23]

Exactly!!

[@blondesense1708]

I always thought they should educate kids on credit and predatory lenders at school when they are 17 and coming up to credit application age. I was talked into a huge line of credit as soon as I was 18 and moved out on my own. I went to buy a cheap bed for cash and they convinced me to furnish my whole house at huge interest and I couldn’t afford it. It haunted me until I was 30, but it made me learn to live without credit through my 20’s. I’ve also worked with refugees who come with a clean credit score and get sold cars etc they can’t afford when they go to buy something affordable.

[@King82005]

@@blondesense1708 maan, I am so sorry you went thru that. I on the other hand suffered and I did it to myself because I was young and didn't know. I had to bump my head to learn unfortunately. But I learned and that's all that matters lol

[@barbaradyson6951]

Melli. At 18 I bought an expensive coat I borrowed the money from my father and paid him back a £1 a week until cleared. At 19 she's classified as an adult. NO EXCUSES FOR HER IRRESPONSIBILITY.

[@1967davethewave]

@@blondesense1708 I screwed up my life with credit when I was in my 20's and didn't really figure it out until my mid 30's, after bankruptcy and other issues. But today's kids have the option in almost 50% of schools to take a program that teaches about credit, taxes, savings, budgeting and investing all authored by Dave Ramsey who is the financial guru in my opinion. Unfortunately that's only half of schools and it's not mandatory and equally unfortunate is that many kids will get financial advice from people like this young lady did and be told it's all right to get a loan to get out of debt. I know, I got that exact same advice from someone I thought was pretty smart 25 years ago and it only made things worse.

[@luteydog]

You can tell the judge is struggling to stay in judge-mode and really just wants to slip into mom-mode to help this amazing girl.

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

".... this amazing girl"? Did I miss the part where she cured cancer?

[@sparrowhawk5673]

​@@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT😂 sounds like you're confused with what makes a amazing doctor/scientist

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

@@sparrowhawk5673 Sounds like you're confused with the English language.

[@sparrowhawk5673]

@@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT if your definition of a daughter is to cure cancer. Then I feel sorry for any kids you have. For them to ever be considered amazing in your eyes 🙄

[@florenbaron7111]

She is not amazing. She uses people and she does not have integrity.

[@denisheunjackson]

I understand what the defendant is going through. She’s been honest the whole case - love the professionalism from both sides

[@user-di6fo9ze4q]

I just want the defendant to hold her head up high, shoulders back and good posture. She's beautiful and honestly seemed so sweet and respectful. Something has her down on herself. Sad.

[@sparrowhawk5673]

Ironic how nobody gives kudos to the one who brought her to court considering the amount of money and leniency she offered her. Instead the defendant only shows resentment

[@boredGrinch]

@@sparrowhawk5673 when did she show resentment? she clearly said they had no bad blood and she agreed when the judge said she wasn't an evil stepmother. the stepmother wasn't bitter about the situation why are you?

[@wvrjl]

Excuse after excuse. Get a f/t job!

[@wvrjl]

​@@sparrowhawk5673- Agreed. She doesn't like the plaintiff until she needs to use her. The plaintiff was sooo nice & lenient to the defendant, but she just used her and losed her! Then she doesn't care enough to TRY to pay her back before a very high interest starts accruing. ALL she had to do was get a F/T job. That's it!!! And people say she's a good kid who tried??!! Hah! She didn't try at all. Then she (very nicely) assaults her in court!

[@daphnietudor2953]

They teach everything in school except important things like filing taxes... Or where to get financial help if your struggling. Or places to get food if needed. Or even simple things like sewing a button. Edit : some parents simply don't have the time. I was in states custody my foster parents did not teach me how to file taxes. I do plan to teach my 2kids how to file taxes I file mine myself. For the Grammer police in my comments section, I know correct Grammer. I don't care to take the time to use it here. I'm taking small breaks to reply. I have a 3 year old and 11 month old. Auto correct is suppose to help with finishing out what I type. Thank you

[@alishashadows9599]

Parents should teach us then.

[@jamessmith4455]

Or how to spell sewing

[@daphnietudor2953]

@@jamessmith4455 lol I know how to spell it my phone is on auto correct and I garden so its used to me saying sowing not sewing. Thank you for pointing that out for me.

[@paigeg888]

@@alishashadows9599 not when school is required by law

[@hollyharrison1377]

@@jamessmith4455 or how to not be grammar nazis on KZbin. 🙄

[@itshk9427]

She's so damn sweet. She's only 21, she's still learning.

[@jonesfam9369]

She is. And she’s so pretty ❤️ she was raised well and very respectful. But yes you’re right she is still learning. At 21 one is not always financially responsible. It’s still a learning process. She’ll get it though. Never spend money on anything you don’t need. And don’t borrow money cause it weighs over your head. And if you keep accumulating the amount it definitely makes it harder and harder to pay it back. It’s ok if you can’t afford a trip it’s also ok if you don’t go, if you’re not financially stable and don’t have money to go don’t go. It would be a much smarter move not to go if you can’t afford it. It’s ok to not go to trips or parties or vacation you wouldn’t be the first to not go anywhere and you wouldn’t be the last. Save money, manage expenses, manage your money, if you go on trips or plan trips make sure you have your own money to take and calculate how much you plan to spend and how much you should take, but most importantly DONT SPEND YOUR BILL/RENT MONEY on it. Make sure all bills and rent is paid so that way you don’t have to worry about it later. I wish I could’ve been her friend to tell her this.

[@thebalderthor4884]

Whatever. Her stepmother is a saint and a truly loving woman to do all this for her step child. You’re blinded by her looks. She’s a irresponsible child who took advantage of her step mother’s kindness and then still had the gull to bad mouth her on national tv. Please note her step mother never bad mouthed her. She simply talked about what she owed. That woman is truly a saintly woman.

[@itshk9427]

@@jonesfam9369 💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@itshk9427]

@@thebalderthor4884 are we watching the same video??? Cuz she didn't say ONE negative thing about her stepmother. In fact, she said the opposite. Don't think "she's my stepmom. I'll always respect her" is "bad mouthing" her but I can see why u think that....ur the step mom. 😂 also, I'm more focused on her personality than her looks. Although, she's very beautiful.

[@cassandra6710]

Agree. She seems very intelligent. She continued to pay what she could $20, $50 anything. She can't give her something she doesn't have. I am 27 and take care of my son and grandmother and its hard. But also don't borrow what you cant pay.

[@mizzg38]

Her step mother seems nice/nasty. I've dealt with people like her before. Nice in front of everyone and nasty behind doors

[@XquisiteLife]

Omg yes! Just look at her facial expressions!

[@riandraegon556]

It’s called passive aggressive, a trait that can be hard to deal with.

[@sharonanderson5619]

What the heck you talk about she was actually a really good stepmother‘s she’s better mother than yours

[@liltaetae04]

My stepmom wouldn’t have sued me. She would have chalked it up to me being her kid. But that’s our family relationship.

[@marthagovea]

Notice how they don’t call each other step mother or step daughter. It’s always “my brothers mother” and “my sons sister” sooo I think there is definitely a lot more going on between them

[@shannonbabela123]

Loaned my cousin and his wife $1,500. I got exactly $50 back. That was 20 years ago. They continue to ask for money from other family members and actually put our other cousin in bankruptcy because he co signed a home loan for them. Needless to say they owe all of us money and none of us talk to them anymore. It's just not worth the headache.

[@jamesdombroski152]

My ex friends who married ask there family for money never pay them back then when thing happens to them that always run to them 🤣🤣 that even scam me for 20 forget about it I lost them for 20like sonny said on the movie a Bronx tale

[@t.c.5456]

What is crazy is the amount of people who continued to help them.

[@tiana1017]

YALL NEED TO STOP BEING STUPID, THEY WON'T GET WHAT YALL DON'T GIVE

[@savaala8428]

Unfortunately there are users in this world who are strangers and family users. I also had the same problem lost 20 dollars but that’s all they got from me. Love them still and I’m glad I only lost 20 dollars from the mistake I made. That’s first and last time I gave them money. Now they moocher off other family members and friends financially as well. Her ex best friend has filed a lawsuit against them recently so miss moocher is gonna learn a lesson on the price you pay when you rip off people.

[@tyeefahmonk4146]

👀 No ma'am. My cousin lent his best friend $1500 and then after his mom passed away, he still was trying to manipulate money from him. We stepped in and cut that off. He made my cousin feel so guilty for not helping him he was about to take the funeral donations and give it to him. Now his ex friend is living in a 5 bedroom house with his new girlfriend after winning $100,000in the lottery. Never seen a dime from him.

[@cynthiavaldez7127]

Imagine being the only source of financial aid to a parent (ailing or otherwise) and she asks you to pay rent! WTF. The defendant seems like a sweet child, but ALL the adults in her life are failing her! While her stepmother was supportive at one point, she seemed to be one of those step parents who are sweet while married to your biological parent then it goes sour once they divorce. All in all, the defendant needs to become more financially smart and aware. She'll have a even more difficult time adulting if she continues how she is currently.

[@Childfree334]

Well to be fair, even biological parents tend to treat their children according to the way they feel about the other parent. Once a divorce/ break up happens, most men want to forget about or shun the kids they made with the ex and start all over again. The defendant is not her biological child so her feelings are completely normal.

[@cynthiavaldez7127]

@@Childfree334 I don't doubt that she doesn't care for her, but I hate that she pretended to like her because she was married to her father. The faking upsets me personally.

[@TenMoogles]

@@cynthiavaldez7127 Yes! I liked everything about the defendant EXCEPT this. It was too obvious that she was lying about how she felt about the step-mom, only confirmed when the step-mom revealed the defendant texted her "I will never speak to you again."

[@michaelwest2141]

Sunday Davis “Most men’? I hope that’s an exaggeration. That’s like me saying that most divorced women poison the kids’ minds about their father and/or keep the ex away from their kids. Btw, Sunday is a great first name, if it really is. Is there a story behind it?

[@gracegreen1859]

@@TenMoogles right I think she was just putting on show. Cause we know how this goes... you don’t want to look bad in front of the judge. Plus don’t air out too much family drama. She got free family trips that the stepmom isn’t asking for back. Plus I’m sure she needs her money. Idk how many other kids she has but that’s a lot of money to spend on any kid and not be tuition for school or something of value. It’s for debt... so this is a lesson for her too.

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Who takes trips with loans? SMH. No wonder the poor child Is struggling - the adults in her life show her it’s okay to live outside their means.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

A lot of people take trips on credit cards. Duh.

[@beprettylife]

Madame Defarge Yeah but they then pay it back.

[@jasonboy9676]

This is what happens when you flex for the gram.

[@GateKeeperShow]

Most people pay for trips on credit. She a 15 month no interest credit card, she must have a decent score.

[@allthingsdebrena7554]

Yep! Exactly it👏🏾 Trying to “keep up with the Jones’s “ all the whole don’t even have the money 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@susangenry6497]

This girl touches my heart..I wish the stepmom would just hug her and let her start new. She is young. I couldn't sue my child. Bless her heart..she did make some attempts..her parents need to help her..unless sickness is involved.

[@augustmoon9973]

The defendant seems like a really sweet girl despite owing her step-mother money, I feel like she knows she's owes but was struggling to pay due to not having steady income.

[@King82005]

But she was honest about that with her tho...🤷‍♂️

[@tnrtnr7706]

I love how she takes accountability and makes no bs excuse why she couldn’t pay up

[@wvrjl]

Oh she did say variety of excuses, just none that were acceptable. I had a lot of debt at the time, I only have a part-time job...

[@jessicapearson9479]

No. Telling someone who pays for your hair, nails and makeup isn't an excuse. Pointing out that you are paying the rent and helping your own mother out financially. Isn't and excuse. Also, think about it! She was 19 when she made a mistake on her taxes. She went to her stepmother for help. Any grown adult would know to contact the IRS directly to get that mistake fixed. She was STILL AND CHILD. That is what started this whole debt problem in the first place. But her stepmother decided to just pay it off instead of teaching her how to fix the mistakes with the IRS. Notice how the stepmother is separated from her father and she didn't even bring her youngest son but someone else? No, the child was trying her best and the stepmother made situations worse full well knowing that she was clearly causing the child MORE debts!!

[@JamJamxo]

@@wvrjlno she did not have excuses these were REASONINGS on why she couldn’t pay. Y’all are so quick to call something an excuse but if she PHYSICALLY couldn’t pay it and provide a reason why thats legit then it’s not an excuse. It’s not like she wanted the loan to be a gift she completely understood she owes her, she just needs time, the judge would literally asked her “oh why couldn’t u pay” and she told her 😂

[@florenbaron7111]

Actually, she made about 5 excuses.

[@isaidwhatisaid1006]

Saying you literally havnt been to Disneyland ever in your life and then saying that was my second time..is LITERALLY not accurate 🤣

[@priscillaautrey7318]

Yes I heard that.

[@Sunshine-ug5pb]

I loved that part 😂

[@melamusicworld]

Yea I was like ummmm??? 🤣 she’s sweet though lol

[@allaboutbeebo4092]

Sum I would say cuz I get nervous

[@daniellesimone7939]

She probably went when she was young so she doesnt really count it. Thats how I answer for lego land, like technically I went but I dont remember

[@DesiLA323]

The defendant seems really sweet. She’s just young and she’ll find her way and become more financially stable in due time. But $8000 on a credit card?! That’s nuts!

[@sasziy375]

I think the defendant is really acting sweet n silly to gain sympathy. She really is devious if you listen carefully.

[@prairierider7569]

@@sasziy375 BINGO, she knows how to play it

[@JamieM470]

@@sasziy375 It's funny to me that when the defendant is pretty & polite & soft-spoken, all the commenters are like "Aw, she's just young, she just made a mistake, she's still learning, blah blah blah" If she was ugly, all those comments would be completely different. :) Yours is one of the very few here that didn't assume what her true character is like based on her appearance.

[@ropinkerish3708]

That $8000 bal wasn't the defendants.

[@leir2005]

This is the kind of stuff that can happen with good credit and a high income. Instead of getting your starter credit card that has a 3 to $500 limit with good credit and the right amount of income you can get a credit card with thousands of dollars in credit available to you IMMEDIATELY. That kind of spending power is just too much for some people. You heard the defendant say they were putting vacations on that credit card.

[@commonsense5506]

Never loan large sums of money to a child. Either give them the money with no strings or stay out of it. Small loan amounts until payday is okay but be prepared in your head to forgive those loans too, since you already know they are struggling.

[@thegayestgay]

@Marilyn Willett she’s also barely an adult when she was loaned all that money. No one (unless they have help) is stable at that age. And she clearly wasn’t.

[@Kre410]

I don’t believe in loaning kids money. If you have the money to spare just give it to them. What’s with this loan nonsense? If your neighbor need car work then make it a loan…not your kids or parents.

[@OctoberOceanic]

THIS!!! Like she’s barely starting her adult life. Yes everyone make financial mistakes but if the adults in their life are willing to help it should be because they Have the means to help, not no I’m gonna stretch myself to help you.

[@OctoberOceanic]

@marilynwillett804 that’s just dumb. She was a child when the “loan” began. 19. Freshly out of high school. In my eyes, you’re still a kid till your insurance rates no longer see you as a child. AKA 25. PERIOD.

[@livybeautiful1738]

"Why aren't you lookin for statements" 😂😂. I'm glad I didn't miss this before I have to go to work

[@WavyDominican2012]

Call out today ! 😏🤣

[@HeyCatLady]

Have a great day at work!

[@livybeautiful1738]

@@WavyDominican2012 I wish😂😂

[@livybeautiful1738]

@@HeyCatLady Thank you!

[@CA-ew2om]

Lmao this part had me dying 😂

[@melinadistrict9428]

Her stepmother might have been tudie with her, but she provided her with alot more support than alot of step parents would attempted to do let alone provided her w/ more support than her own parents and that's ashame!

[@lakeytaknight9340]

Facts!

[@coniquew449]

Damn right

[@karamella6401]

Facts!!!

[@jusmejaussyb8237]

I don’t really get bad vibes from either of these ladies.. but it does say something about her dad not being there to support either..separated or not?! 🤔 Seems like a good kid, just needs guidance, as do I. So, no judgment from me.

[@roni2977]

I like the clean manners on the defendant..

[@XanderBeckett1]

Her outfit isn’t clean manners. That betch is in court.

[@roni2977]

@@XanderBeckett1 shes 21 🤷‍♂️

[@XanderBeckett1]

@@roni2977 I guess that means she can do whatever she wants!

[@roni2977]

@@XanderBeckett1 we're talking about her attire.. nothing wrong with it mate... we're not in saudi arabia 🤷‍♂️

[@XanderBeckett1]

@@roni2977 We all have our own opinions.

[@KPbouj]

I’m a stepmom. I don’t like the plaintiff’s vibe. But if she owes her, she needs to pay. I like that they were cordial. I probably would sue my lame ass soon-to-be ex husband before I’d sue one of my babies 😂

[@LadyWhiggy]

Yea, I wasn't feeling her vibes either. And yes, I'd sue him before I sue his babies! 😂😂

[@Dymsx86]

Yeah, I wasn't feeling how the plaintiff added way more interest than the defendant earned on that card and claimed she was owed that amount. I really hope it was an honest mistake and not her trying to get more out of the defendant.

[@WheresHerb]

How do you know the ex husband is lame? Maybe the ex wife is impossible to make happy? I've met people that if they do you even a very small favor for you it isn't because they're nice or caring, it's because they wanna feel superior or have leg up on you. Make you feel endentured to them even though you paid them back.

[@serenity9205]

Herb Wheeler I think she was talking about her own situation. Lol

[@jeterjacknat1]

I'm a bonus mama too. I would never.

[@ferox965]

There need to be money management courses in school or at home. Seems to be a recurring thing with young adults. Happened to me to when I was younger.

[@lifewithdri2369]

yasss im so glad y’all back posting i was so bored😂😂

[@Ladylady12390]

Right especially with the juicy cases. Am I the only one that looks for at least 1 black person

[@lifewithdri2369]

Niquee Marie nope me toooo lol

[@Childfree334]

I can never understand people who say they are bored. There is so much to do, discover, and learn in this world. How could anyone be bored?

[@Ladylady12390]

@@Childfree334 how can we do anything in a pandemic please stfu.

[@Ladylady12390]

@@Childfree334 and then at that you commenting on somebody else’s life you don’t even know go bother someone else cause I have the fucking time.

[@domineik5122]

They’re on their best behavior but I feel like they really go at it in real life

[@melodyindigo550]

You can tell they both have a lot of emotions behind what they’re really saying

[@madokscharles]

She's a sweet kid. She'll learn. We all made silly mistakes in our early twenties. I love that she respects her stepmother and that her stepmother could assist her financially when she needed it. It's great. They'll be fine as family even though this ended up in court. They'll both get over it because they're both good people

[@florenbaron7111]

When she chooses to buy fake eyeslashes, etc, and does not pay her family member, that's called being unethical by not keeping promises.

[@madokscharles]

@@florenbaron7111 I know and looks like she has learned from it.

[@kennethbaker5223]

@@madokscharles You could tell that by looking? 😀

[@nikkid4890]

As hard as it seems, this step mum is the ONLY person who is trying to help her. 1st by offering her solutions to some serious debt, and then by holding her to account for breaking her commitments. Trust me, this gorgeous and sweet young lady is learning very valuable lessons now. Hopefully she learns and goes on to being very stable and successful in life

[@opheliacovington561]

Best comment and totally agree!

[@stalepotatochips]

Everybody’s talking about the stepmom when her own parents couldn’t help her out.

[@phillipmoore9012]

My brother and I freely "loaned" each other money over the years. The reason it always worked out was that neither of us had any expectation that a "loan" would be returned with any time limit. He had twice "loaned" me money when I was a student and he was doing well. A couple decades later he was unemployed and I was doing well. He never asked me to repay him, and later I never asked him to repay me.

[@mboyd692]

Judge Milian overtalks the litigants. She asks questions, then before they can answer, she starts over talking them. Slow yo roll!! Be polite.

[@joycewhitmire5527]

So does judge judy

[@tarasmith2495]

She's kinda bipolar. One minute nice then out of the blue BAM!

[@erickar9744]

IKR!!

[@emilyashbrook7730]

Because she knows the law and therefore she knows what information she needs and what is extraneous and unnecessary information. However, I still see her afford lots of opportunities for litigants to get in the latter. As an attorney myself, I appreciate her efficiency and disposition.

[@lisabass7584]

I think she’s perfect

[@Sophie-ud2tf]

Don’t borrow money from family. Period. The way the step mom comes off she seems like the type that will help but hold it over your head any chance she gets. Very nice nasty.

[@k.rantovich230]

I get that from her to.

[@prairierider7569]

So don’t pay back your debt because it’s family?

[@TheKiana600]

She waited 2 years for payment that a pretty long time

[@cherubcherrycola2382]

@@prairierider7569 where did you read her say that?

[@mrshappilymarried1]

🗣🗣🗣🗣Don't Borrow Money !!! Period...stepmother is shady...she'll help but you won't forget she did...EVER

[@cureeway]

Yes!

[@yolandac9334]

How she shady??? She help that girl multiple times her own mother dont even help

[@melosidhe779]

What about what she did makes her shady? It's been over 2 years since she helped this girl out. If course she's upset that she hasn't been paid back and is feeling slighted after doing so much to help her. I think giving her so much time to make payments was more than fair. I think they both seem like nice ladies and I hope they can work things out because the step daughter clearly needs some one stable in her life. If her other family members had been more helpful to her she might not have ever ended up in this situation in the first place.

[@captainswifee6029]

The step mom has a dark side to her, I can see right through her. Even though she helped her financially..... there's strings that are attached to those funds. God bless this sweet child! 🙏🏾

[@wvrjl]

Oh, you mean like paying her back before she starts accruing almost 25% interest per year?!!! 1) I personally would NOT loan money I didn't have to loan. 2) She gave her more & more time to pay it back, and she didn't even TRY. It's the stepdaughter that has two sides. Appears sweet and cute, but is not. ALL this lazy girl has to do is get a F/T job!!!!!!

[@BeKind2AllKinds]

I agree with you. I think the stepmom is…difficult. 🥴

[@Jenny_5309]

Huh? Both parties were civil. However, I don't think the Stepmom has an evil bone in her body. All she ever did was try to help, but now she needs to be complete because this situation was riding out far too long.

[@tas634]

Omg yes you can definitely see her darkness.

[@jalalstephens7457]

Hilarious not so evil to beg her more money

[@ChefBev3030]

I wished I have a good step mom like this ! Omg she is genuine . She helped her I wish my ex step dad was like this there’s a lot of things I would’ve went through

[@eruptedvolcano7311]

The defendant had a lot on her shoulders so I sympathize with her more than her stepmother

[@michaelwest2141]

One thing she didn’t have on her shoulders is clothing. Judge Judy would have made her put on a coat or something.

[@eliaa.8814]

@@michaelwest2141 you're really that bothered by Shoulders? 🤣

[@amyslifelocsandmakeup8731]

@@eliaa.8814 lol

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

@@eliaa.8814 It’s not court appropriate attire.

[@sammysunshine7228]

Pretty sure the producers of the show choose their wardrobe

[@nishalkumar8721]

The young daughter is so respectful. She’s beautiful and very honest. She was raised correctly. I’m a gay man and can say this, not that I’m hitting on her.

[@inukoko2012]

A lot of y’all are harsh. Sheesh. Hopefully the young lady learned her a lesson and is doing better financially. She has to learn to save money and pay her bills on time.

[@keahjohnson9634]

I know that feeling I had to help my mom out financially and couldn’t really take care of my debt because of that it’s like I was being knocked down while I was already down still is tbh it sucks becoming an adult 😩😓

[@phoenixsimone6276]

I appreciate the honesty of the defendant. I mostly appreciate her poise. I appreciate the lesson here set forth by the plaintiff. I hope for the defendant that she finds her way toward financial education and making wise choices; It seems like she deserves a hand up, and deserves to be prosperous in responsibility.

[@r1verman]

The step-mom seems like a good woman trying to be a good parent and teach her step-daughter responsibility. The young lady seems like a typical 20 something that is very sweet and cares for her step-mom. I hope they get past the financial stuff and have a loving relationship. I really liked them both. They seemed like good people.

[@kaylove8663]

Wow I have to applaud the daughter she is very mature and handles herself extremely well. She is still so young and is still trying to find her way. The stepmother seem nasty/nice and it's unfortunate that she took her to court

[@kennethbaker5223]

She took her to court because she was being stiffed.

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

In my first year of high school I took a course called Business and Consumer’s Fundamentals. It covered all of that and more! That course served me well. 👍

[@lancetruong3075]

Loved that the defendant offered no excuses and spoke politely!

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

"no excuses"?? She owed the woman money for over 2 years.

[@deebeautiful84]

Pretty and young wins, while the mean evil stepmother gets vilified lol. While this young woman seems like a really sweet girl she is very irresponsible. I think the step mother is as well. If you have to put money on a credit card for someone else to borrow you do not have it to lend.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

That actually says a lot about her, that she was willing to borrow against her credit in order to help this young lady out of a jam.

[@lol.3460]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs true but she expected the money back from someone who was clearly not financially responsible. She could’ve found other ways to help her or lent a smaller amount

[@missangelbabyoneandonly3898]

Mean, evil, step-mother... are you KIDDING? This women takes on a child that is not hers. Takes her on expensive trips, adds her to phone plan, gets her a nice phone. She takes on the girls debt as her own, with no gain for herself, but just to try and help this girl out. That doesn't seem like a mean, evil step-mother. I've seen 'mean, evil, step-mothers' & they are NOTHING like this women. I've seen women that won't have anything to do with a child that isn't their own blood. Real mean, evil bitches, who hurt children, scar children, not just physically but mentally & emotionally as well. I've had to testify against women who have broken the literal spirit of a child, all because they didn't want them to be apart of their fathers life. These women basically abuse these poor children, (there are plenty of men 'step-dads' that do the same thing) just because the child is not theirs. I've had to listen to these poor children tell their story of physical abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse... & sadly, some of these children commit suicide. This women is far from evil. She actually seems like a very genuine, caring, & good hearted women. She is far from evil or mean. I will always take a stance against child abuse, & help any child who is being abused. I applaud the step-mother for being such a kind person, taking on the responsibility of being a wonderful step-parent, & including this beautiful young lady (she truly is a gorgeous girl... & shes got such a beautiful color, as well). Bless all who read this, & may you all live a full, amazing & most meaningful life.

[@lilylokaria7323]

Imagine marrying a man with a daughter and calling her, “my youngest son’s sister”. Like sis, that’s your step daughter, that’s your husbands daughter. Don’t act like she’s so distant cause the one that really ain’t blood between the daughter and her father is you 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@marleinasmom]

That's not what she meant. She was referring to patching things up with the Defendant. She already stated that she and the girl's father were divorcing. There would be no reason for the two of them to make up if they were about to go their separate ways. Her youngest son is also the son of her husband, making him a blood relative of the Defendant. Because of that, they will continue to be peripherally a part of each other's worlds. It was just really poorly worded...

[@jasoncore5796]

Get u...im in the same situation lol

[@purrplebuttacup]

Probably just describing it like that for the show

[@SacredTruthing]

@Marilyn Willett Well....a lot if the Bible is made up so......

[@OctoberOceanic]

Nah. That was absolutely petty. What kind of 30-40 something year old goes “yk in a text message she said she was never gonna talk to me in life” AFTER SHE HEARD HER SAY “I’ll continue to respect her & hopefully we can look past it” THAT TEENAGER IS WAAAAAY MORE MATURE THAN THE STEPMOM.

[@alfredphillips08]

The defendant seems like a very good kid, saddled with huge responsibility at a very young age. The plaintiff also seems like a good stepmom. I hope they work it out.

[@Play4keeks]

I don't get it. Why are ppl mad at the stepmother. It doesn't matter what your relationship is with someone if you lend them money they need to pay you. How did something that should have been paid in 3 months take more than 24 months to pay. By not making ppl pay you back you are not doing them or yourself any favors. This is why ppl are not responsible.

[@jazminegraves19]

I was thinking the same exact thing. I was in the same position as the plaintiff, but I was very responsible. TBH I would look raggedy to pay my debts.

[@blackqueenmelanin1449]

For me is her attitude. It's clear that something is going on

[@BurningMarz]

She was already paying rent an other bills she could of at least give her a break

[@queenstixxzz]

I think it has something to do with her age and the fact that she was giving her a pass until she got the divorce. When you owe, you owe...but she recognized her hardships until she wasn't with the dad...now she doesn't even talk to her?

[@DD-d6d3]

@@BurningMarz she gave her two years to pay it back!

[@michaeldose2041]

I am not sure why everyone seems to think this young woman is so sweet. She misrepresented herself over and over again to her step mother. She made promises she did not keep and it was obvious that she was just going to blow her step mother off, because she made zero effort to pay her. If she was an honorable person she would have made some effort. The only effort I saw was, what her next excuse was going to be.

[@raflim]

You don’t know the backstory. Don’t make assumptions. She IS taking care of her mother and paying rent. We don’t know anything. So don’t put that energy out there

[@michaeldose2041]

@@raflim Nor do you know the ''backstory''. I am going by what I saw. She is a liar. What liars do is lie, therefore they have no honor. Liars have no credibility, remember that next time a liar takes advantage of you. You have been warned.

[@Divagirl444]

The defendant is 21. Nobody is very mature or financially responsible at that age.. She made some error in choices, which she has to pay for. She appears to be a nice humble young lady. Prayers that she can overcome most of her financially struggles and find a decent job

[@cocatfan]

I was financially responsible at that age. I had no one to help me so I had to be. Never had financial help from anyone once I turned 18.

[@bigmouthprick5852]

@@cocatfan So other people gotta be as hard up as you were? is that your point? This ain't the 70s where you call the manager every day to get a job, people don't get anywhere without help anymore. Try and get by now on your wages back in the day without Medicare.

[@lol.3460]

@@cocatfan what kind of cookie would you like?

[@pixie_the_rabbit2917]

Nobody? You clearly don't know many people.

[@ninosimone]

The plaintiff gave her a great lesson in life . PAY YOUR DEBTS!! The defendant is going to thank her later in life.

[@iamjoedy4883]

Geez she’s so gorgeous and seems to have a good head on her shoulders! She’s made mistakes, acknowledges them and is trying to fix them. Her boyfriend is a lucky guy! Wish the best for their family.

[@cynthiaprice3528]

She specifically said that her and her stepmother had an okay relationship. She paid for her to go on trips, and for her phone, and even sat her down to come up with two different financial debt recovery plans. And just because the defendant looks sweet and innocent everyone thinks the stepmom is mean or nasty. At the end stepmom says she hopes they can get past this because her son and the defendant are siblings. This woman took her to court to hold her responsible and help her grow up. It is nothing wrong with that. I think she's done more than her responsibility as a stepmother, and she's been nice enough.

[@BinaBina221]

The plaintiff looks like a controlling meany but pay people back! Never know when you may need them again. She was nice enough to help you. I love that she at least tried to be respectful as she could tho.

[@Childfree334]

Solution: if you think someone is controlling and mean, DON'T borrow money from them or ask for help. Figure out your own problems. Simple as that 🤷🏾‍♀️.

[@elainevankat5353]

Bina Bina But, the controlling mean stepmom... has nice money!! Such an ungrateful stepdaughter!!

[@JamieM470]

She'll get her money from the show, so she basically made sure the daughter (who appears to be struggling) won't have to pay another dime. Not a controlling meany. Very generous, helpful, and savvy woman.

[@tashatjazapi1054]

I think the “Thank you Douglas “ is my favorite part of the show! Also Douglas is finnnnnne!

[@tyronehuston1260]

One of the most respectable defendants in this court. She wasn't financially responsible, but hey, we all get tripped up. The young lady owned up to everything and stayed respectful. I hope they can work things out.

[@eh-i1841]

She was very disrespectful,to the only person who helped her.She said she didn’t like her personality,while saying,oh,she’s a good woman.She’s 21,for goodness sake,pay your own bills.

[@sococomfort22s34]

You can not like someone but still respect them.

[@TacovilleNY]

@@eh-i1841 That not disrespectful. People can not like someones "vibe" but still respect that they are a person and not be friendly with them at all. its the same with family.

[@stephenbanks5952]

I supported both of them. The defendant seemed nice and the plaintiff was helping her more than her own parents. As a family they seem irresponsible with spending money on credit. If they already had debts they should have skipped the trip to Disneyland and owing 8000 on a credit card is ridiculous.

[@jonellemorlin-mel2994]

The young girl is so respectful bless her soul

[@jamesbernardino4264]

The 21 year old has made good attempts in reconciling her debt owed, so it seems she wants to see this through till completion but finding it difficult to gain footing as other bills and expenses sets her back time and time again. I hope the stepmom realizes this and not be so outrightly tough on her. To be young and still figuring things out and stuck in financial obligations is such an intimidating to overcome, I hope she persevered. Good luck.

[@wvrjl]

LMAO! That's funny. WHEN did she pay her stepmother or even attempt to?! KNOWING interest was about to accrue? Almost 25%! ! ALL she needed was a F/T job! That's it! It blows my mind how easily people are swayed by a pretty girl with a gentle voice. Who insults her stepmother in court after she helped her, and was so lenient in giving her extra time.

[@jamesbernardino4264]

@@wvrjldid you watch the video or are you talking out of your @sshol3 that you call a mouth? I stand by comment. And when did I say I was persuaded by the defendants looks? My comment was relative to the case in the video, why would looks be considered? That’s something you thought up in your brain and said out of your mouth that you’re then blaming me for. Sounds like you a bitter hater and that’s more of a you problem.

[@lolalecounte1460]

Such a beautiful classy young lady, I wish them both the best.

[@clarasalaam2831]

The daughter is so sweet May she be successful ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@legendlewis8551]

The voice in the beginning 😂😂 I live for it ❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gpppixelfn]

The Defendant is SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 and LOVE ❤️ how she articulates her words.

[@jennifer_mertens]

I just did the math and the Plaintiff was right about the interest. At the end of the 15 months, if there is a balance of 294 still owed, the credit card company charges interest for the previous 15 month grace period. And then, also starts charging interest on the money monthly as a balance due. Banks hope you won't pay off every penny that you transfered because then they charge back interest on the initial grace period. That's how they make money on deferred interest card transfers. The back interest on 294 after 2 years would indeed be about 145 if her interest rate was 24(26?) percent like the Plaintiff stated.

[@Exploring0507]

What a wonderful well mannered, respectful young lady...Good luck Miss..Have a wonderful life.

[@janedougherty3187]

Also, I wished I had a sweet sensitive daughter like her. She is trying to do the right thing. I felt very sorry for her. She is speaking the truth from her heart. That stepmom better watch out for karma.

[@neokittyterra]

Yea that evil stepmother should have just paid everything. Even the interest

[@yolandac9334]

How is she evil? She helped this girl more than her mother did

[@Slowmetamorphis]

Idk.... Everything isn't always as it seems. E.g. if the stepmom is so evil why did she go to her for money ? N if the stepdaughter is so sweet, why would she text her saying she never wants to speak to her in life? Is it a case of being 2faced? I feel the sd is intelligent enough to know that this judge ain't playing so 'play nice' 🤔

[@monamaceo]

The defendant was so sweet and non confrontational, she even gave credit to her bf about helping her with her personal expenses 🥰. I wish them well.

[@elaine462]

Did anyone notice how the judge cringed when the defendant said she had to help her biological mother with money? Sounds like that girl has irresponsible parents who've never taught her about life and are holding her back.

[@jenn_x.]

Yep - both about helping the bio mom financially AND paying rent. Later, the defendant said she gave half of every paycheck to her mother. So sad, especially at that age.

[@audreynorton6213]

I love This Judge. Excellent Job 👍

[@NatureForce37]

No matter how sweet you seem, no matter how pretty you think you are, if you owe someone money, you need to work to pay them back. People make mistakes, yes! She's in her early 20s (I'm in my mid to late 20s so I kind of relate to her on some level), so she's learning. However, if you're in debt to someone, paying for anything but the absolute necessities (food, hygienic products, gas, etc.) is completely inappropriate!

[@Sweetpea1128]

How much do I love this young girl? I hope the Judge can take her under her wing behind the scenes because I also admire Judge Milian SO MUCH!!! ❤️

[@langeldvyne1126]

On the phone part- girl please. U Don't need a fancy phone. Just take.a regular phone on a prepaid plan. There are many ways to reduce our expenses. The money for the nail use it for something useful. Nothing wrong with your nails just the way god intended

[@richard4324-r5k]

Wear your face as god intended it without makeup.. stop calling the kettle black. A prepaid phone is not valid in today’s world especially if you do business from your phone. You can also have an iPhone on a prepaid plan which is expensive. No one is buying a flip phone in modern day or a $100 android. This step parent was bitter that her dad left her behind so she was in an urge to pay up.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris9623]

People don’t understand how business will affect family simply because they can’t separate the 2.

[@freddierivera2601]

What kind of father allows there new gf/wife ? To sue his own daughter . She’s 21! The dad needs to step it up

[@lisamendez7479]

Thanks so much for the download. I used to watch PC every day after school while chatting with my boyfriend. 😊

[@strive4greatness901]

She's still Verrrry young. She needs to understand that. But All in all the young lady hopefully should learn to make her payments. I believe the step mom is exactly how she described... She tried 2 get ov..

[@SuongtripUSA]

The stepmom is really helpful and patient. Judge Milian is awesome in every aspects of life. Maybe this court is the most precious financial lesson that the stepmom wants to give the young lady before they go another way. It’s hard for her when it’s not being with her dad too.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

That woman is a Good Step Mother to take on any debt. She isnt related to her None the less why shouldnt the Defendant have to pay?

[@ginatse2786]

Awww she's a good girl . Sometimes it's hard to be a teenage girl young women getting along with a step mom is not the easiest . I hope she keeps working hard and is financially stable .

[@tashanapink7688]

Why is the judge throwing shade about the plaintiff being financially responsible. She’s sharp if you ask me she just made a mistake. Clearly the defendant knew who to go to because clearly the biological parents have no clue.

[@sarahwaters8262]

Having that much debt on a credit card with that interest rate is not sharp.

[@shaym754]

Right that shit grinded my gears

[@queenstixxzz]

It's because she goes on trips and paying bills on a loan... people fail to realize that when you owe credit cards obscene amounts of money, if you get hurt or something and can't pay, your credit is shot.

[@misskittymcg630]

Judge Judy would of had her put a sweater on!😂

[@karenk3458]

Judge giving some tough love and lessons . She’s giving me judge Judy and Mathis vibes today I like it.

[@lucyglasgow1637]

I love her personality and I love the way she is not disrespectful to her stepmom and her father is done with the woman. Classy young lady.

[@DD-d6d3]

Are you kidding? She knows how to play demure for the judge. But she sure took the opportunity of trashing her stepmom and staying she has a shit personality, on national TV. Stepmother dropped her head like she was so sad when the girl said that. Entitled brat.

[@Madelyndiary]

@@DD-d6d3 but how it’s like your being extremely rude to the defendant because she young that what you keep saying

[@Madelyndiary]

@@DD-d6d3 but how it’s like your being extremely rude to the defendant because she young that what you keep saying

[@mariamabah4380]

I feel for her it’s really hard to have to be independent financially as a young adult and support your parent. I have been support my other too since I was 18 and now I even have to pay bills even though I have moved out

[@SlashTheWeasel]

Just rewatching this video but totally forgot it. This young lady took out this loan from her stepmother when she was 19. 19?!!??? What 19 year old can do this? Barely into the big world and has debt suddenly cause she didn't know what she did wrong. She's paying for her mother's rent at 21. Well spoken, everything you can ask for in young lady. Then the stepmother adding to it with the Disney pass or San Diego pass on top instead of saying "hey take care of your debt first before having fun" instead of dumping more debt on top.

[@kimberlydorsey1435]

She don't like her, but she asked her 4 money

[@neokittyterra]

And went back for her phone bill

[@johnsummers385]

Folks think that young woman is innocent and nice . WRONG ! She conning , selfish, and irresponsible.

[@ds8290]

Do you know her personally?

[@erome2528]

Her stepmother -- not her parents -- got her out of a potentially protracted nightmare by paying off her IRS debt. Once you develop a "problem" with the IRS, the late fees and interest will double, triple, and quadruple the original tax debt. Then, she could be looking at wage garnishments, bank account levies, and property liens (if she actually owns anything besides clothes, shoes, and accessories). Stepmom saved her -- big time. There is no excuse for her to be joining in on expensive family vacations when she needs to be working (like the rest of us). And, because she clearly can't afford it, she should forget the fancy phone with the unpaid $500 plus balance and buy a Trac phone that will keep her connected just as well. Yes, she's very pretty, soft-spoken, and passive, but she also has a spending addiction that will freeze her out of the credit market (and in this day and age, when bad credit keeps you from renting an apartment, renting a car, buying a home, or even getting a job, there is absolutely no point in blaming the schools, her parents, or anyone else because of the choices she's making). The fact that her step-mother took her to court shows true concern. The pretty lady with the pink leather handbag and a P/T job in a make-up store needs to hit a reset button or she'll find herself wishing she could turn back the years and start all over again.

[@YIKESMF]

I love the introductions, there is always a 'punny' joke in there somewhere. LMFAO makes me giggle!!! I love People's Court!!

[@stacys8729]

Love the judge, a VERY important lesson - defendent going on about all the reasons she can't pay - *that is a YOU problem, it's not her problem.

[@FinancialfitDiva]

She is such a sweet young lady. I wish her all the best

[@Pinkcnproblox]

She’s my fav judge !!😄

[@amandastandley9403]

The defendant is such a sweet, beautiful young lady. She seems to have good intentions. I wish the absolute best for her!

[@ywilson77]

What a beautiful, sweet, well-mannered young lady.

[@sweetcandykane1]

The defendant is a sweet girl. Despite her circumstances, she's taking full responsibility and didn't make up excuses, so I respect her for that. I wish her luck in the future and hope she succeeds she deserves it.

[@patricepleasant4571]

Wow! She couldn't even claim her as her daughter in law.

[@sasziy375]

Because she is not.

[@SipLikeTea]

@@sasziy375 LMAOO

[@JustMe-up1bm]

That's because she's not her daughter-in-law.

[@ChanelNJ]

Step daughter! Lol I noticed that too, she said “youngest son’s sister”

[@candiicrush3356]

You meant step daughter lol but yea I caught that too...she was avoiding using that word.

[@lulu-iz7bv]

Yes, she is beautiful. And you can tell that she knows it. That top? Judge Judy would have asked her, "Where did you think you were coming to day? The beach? Get her a sweater!" She will never had to pay her own way. Except this time. Just because it is her step-mother doesn't mean she should be off the hook.

[@anyanelemd3398]

I feel for this well behaved beautiful girl. She is struggling financially, it shouldn't be so. Parents should come to the aid of their children until they can find their feet.

[@valentino1648]

Lol shes so beautiful look her up

[@Lolalenice]

She reminds of myself so much. Just young and hasnt found her way yet but shes very respectful and shes trying and i wish her all the best.