Control Issues

"Small Claims Divorce"

[@ediemarie13]

Never. Ever. EVER. Date the boss. It's not going to turn out good for you.

[@MGL-MichelleGoesLive-zf8uw]

This is going on right now where I work. Got hired on the same time as another girl. Shes younger. HELLO, you don’t 💩 where you sleep! Very sad, but watching this play out. Sad bc she’s a single mom. When the “fling” is over, she’s jobless. smh!

[@Chelseallauren]

Financial abuse is a thing ladies. Don’t ever not have your own.

[@DamePiglet]

Man, I am soooo happy I'm married to a wonderful man.

[@Kiwikiwikiwioyoyoy]

That beard was trying its hardest to give him a chin but to no avail.

[@csh43166]

😂😂😂

[@cameronlawoffices898]

She begins all her statements with "Your Honor.". So simple, yet so important.

[@elkins4406]

She also answered all of his questions with no preambles, elaborations, or extra "flavor text" of any sort. I think that really helped her case as well.

[@PaulSmith-zi3sn]

Mr. Business owner isn't used to not getting his way..... 😢😂

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

Judge Middleton seriously did NOT like that guy. And he saw right through him.

[@loisbolton1800]

This kind of small claims matter was the bread & butter for Judge Judy.

[@chaseskinner98]

She’s in her early 20’s, he’s in his 40’s.

[@vivaldi1948]

Judge Middleton has his number and its' a big fat zero!

[@modiste]

Worked for a small business in the 90’s. The admin assistant was the boss’s girlfriend. She did absolutely nothing and was fired when they broke up. I used to joke that wether she was at the office or gone, her productivity was the same.

[@Katrina-qs2rl]

That's why well-run companies have so many rules against employees dating one another.

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

In the beginning I was siding with the plaintiff because I had made an employee, (not in a relationship) a large loan that was never paid back. I am glad that Judge Middleton was thinking clearer than me.

[@darlenewizda8559]

He’s just being vindictive because he doesn’t like to lose

[@Collageartist69]

He wants her bad

[@ediemarie13]

Sux to be him

[@zerieth6620]

He's a manipulator. He may not have been violent but he was definitely abusive.

[@JonathanTheZombie]

Love this judge. He has very high emotional IQ.

[@suepongallo]

4:35 "we had her put in as administrative assistent." That sure makes it sound like she was only an employee on paper, which supports her claim that it was understood he was giving her a gift.

[@helgafrahmann4201]

Eine angeliegte ????

[@suepongallo]

12:00 She's got her facts ready, and seems more prepared. He seems like he's just trying to wing it, and doesn't have as good of a case.

[@nunommper]

There is love in the air!!! Paying a girlfriend moves her to a completely different category !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rustynails8756]

I was thinking the same thing

[@97TJ]

Yes! There was a Seinfeld episode where he hired a maid, who he then began banging, but still paying. The housework stopped happening, but not the bedroom activities

[@LoisMillar]

❤ I've been missing The couples "luv songs " ...ltwm spoils Me. 😊 what about friends. 😂❤

[@DR.64A9]

Judge nailed the manipulation aspect.

[@andybright3295]

He takes a drink every time that he gets called out. This dude is not cool

[@cameronlawoffices898]

Am I the only one who was breathlessly awaiting the answer to "What was her POSITION?"

[@97TJ]

"Mostly cowgirl, Your Honor, occasional doggy..."

[@katiem1553]

Mad because I missed the premiere. Stoked at the Love Boat 😆

[@softshoes]

Never a wrong time to drop in a Chilli cry.

[@kimstelly9480]

Wow, I think Michael Mostrom might date younger women because he needs to be in control and the “smartest” in the relationship. 😉😉I love how he had to interject that he “spoke with her mother about the loan”, as if she is incapable of speaking for herself. Cuts his feed before the judge is finished and keeps making faces as the judge gives his opinion? Is it the receding hairline, overbearing mother, small “manhood”, or a combination of factors? We are SO ANXIOUS to know. 😂😂😂 Luckily, this type of “man” usually folds hard under any real authority and is very predictable. I typically find Judge Middleton way too lenient on criminal cases, but he was right on here, thank goodness.

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

I agree!

[@magiegainey5036]

$18. an hour for an office manager?!? Must not have been much of an office to manage. 😂. He's a sleaze.

[@Luvacanuck]

Dear Mr. Mostrom, please see a barber as your beard trimming choices creates a “no chin” look straight on. Thank you in advance…😂😂😂

[@katiem1553]

"Oh, she did GREAT work!!" 😏

[@guardianv5846]

Your honor, I gave her the money so she won't have a " headache" every night. But then she never "returned the favor".

[@ducknorris233]

Funny how sometimes we can’t just write stuff off as a lesson learned. Must really be eating at this guy.

[@Paul-cn3ij]

Every time the judge or the ex said something he didn't want to hear, he reached for the Red Bull. An example of a coping mechanism for a narcissist.

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

Maybe Red Bull isn't in the container. 🤔

[@Paul-cn3ij]

@@jenniferrandolph4115 That's a lot of trouble to go to, filling up a RB can with something else when could just put whatever it was into a mug... 😉 Anyway, it's the action of reaching for something and/or do something rather than showing you're listening that is the give away. An adult version of a kid putting their fingers in their ears and saying "la, la, la".

[@laurelhess2836]

This is one of the only times I've heard you not sound misogynistic. Thank you

[@LawTalkWithMike]

Oh run along with the misogyny bs I call it as I see it always have it’s just that sometimes the woman is wrong.

[@othertalk3313]

Paying your girlfriend $18/hour is probably just one of the reasons she is now an ex-girlfriend.

[@mountainmandale1587]

She was only worth half of that.

[@magiegainey5036]

Good one! 😂😂😂😂

[@catslivesmatter1268]

What she probably has a bad gag reflux 😅

[@shaunareid3513]

Good pay wish I was paid well for busting my ass.

[@Katrina-qs2rl]

I find it fascinating that judge Middleton accused him of money laundering. Oh my.

[@zzyyxx100]

Great job, judge! Judge saw what a manipulator he was.

[@datjag4Jackie]

Manipulation is crystal clear in this case. Poor excuse of a man. Pathetic. Love ya Mike ❤️

[@schwabrichard9829]

Judge Middleton is no fool!

[@loribrooks5284]

HAAAAAA! He gets ZERO!! He’s zero point zero!!!

[@97TJ]

Which is the same as my GPA, as it turns out

[@ThePursuitofHappiness1988]

“What was her position?” “Inappropriate question, your honor!”

[@nancybellemare3493]

Judge is down to earth! Love him!

[@jaylors5825]

Are you tring to tell me I cannot sue a girl into my heart?

[@loganphillips5935]

Litigate your way to love

[@darlenewizda8559]

We know how that goes. . She just gets paid . 😂

[@GrannyJB]

Dang, he told him off big time! Good for him.

[@csh43166]

This reminds me of a Judge Judy case... LOL!!! 🤪 Hope you're having great travels, Mike!!

[@darrelcrane5138]

oh Mike, Roll the starting logo over the oath. Very sophisticated. All grown up.

[@ThePursuitofHappiness1988]

Good morning from Springfield MO, Mike! Great analysis on a very sensitive case.

[@donna-leeking9014]

He was trying to help her !!😂 His halo is choking him 👼…or maybe it is the Redbull that’s choking him 🥫🤢🤮

[@davidcashell4860]

Crying chille never gets old

[@WilliamPoole-rl7ly]

He just wants to be in control when it comes to this relationship. Uses this 'loan' whichever way makes him feel in charge at a particular moment.

[@jirup]

Just another reason to love Judge Middleton.

[@bakerman10]

She's a looker.

[@Servo1616]

Pro tip for people in the dating world: What he's doing is a way to be in control and abusive. He's using the money to manipulate her. Nothing generous about it. Be wary of people who "help you out" and play games like this later. Im so glad the judge saw through this. I'm sure he deals with this all the time.

[@kimberlydavis8889]

He’s a scuzzball!

[@munroborisenko7278]

What ? Judge Simpson drinks from a huge coffee mug !

[@willdiggie]

Why she rock her head every time she answer. 😂😂😂😂 she got attitude🔥

[@user-rq1mx6ou8u]

LoL "she did great work" yeah I'll bet she did

[@piva1358]

Her position was missionay😂😂😂😂😂

[@nunommper]

I had the exact same thought as soon as judge Middleton asked!!!

[@RacheyBoBachey]

Buh dum ch! Lol with title of SEXretary...

[@1amyyes]

😂😂😂😂

[@juliajeffress5553]

Back to the shows finally!

[@brookepageguitar]

The rules are more relaxed … sir put down the Red Bull 😂

[@LindainBoston1]

Happy, safe travels @ltwm

[@97TJ]

I seem to recall an episode of Seinfeld where Jerry hired a maid, then started sleeping with her while still paying her to clean. She stopped cleaning, but continued the bedroom activities and accepting the money. Makes things awkward!

[@varell4255]

All hail the drama critter! DUN DUN DUUUUUUN! 🦫

[@BonJody]

I can't decide if cecilia looks more like Mandy Moore or Jamie Lynn Spears

[@wantvegas]

Jamie Lynn Spears

[@stephenmarcus7051]

Great decision, judge

[@LindainBoston1]

Hey all, Happy Tuesday from Boston

[@divinemischief4655]

Oh no, he favours Law and Lumber, IMO 😊

[@mwhe3111]

Going after ex-gf for $1000? Goofy look, dude.

[@williambinkley8879]

Please pause the video when you play your little memes, it’s hard to follow the case

[@mikebridges7294]

Why do people feel the need to tell creators what to do with THEIR videos? If he began pausing too often, the no pause side will chime in. There's NO way to please everyone so, creators will do what they feel is best. LTWM has 241,000 subs... he must be doing things at least mostly right lol.

[@Leesaloves]

You crack me up 😅

[@SocialContraire]

Haha love the i need to breath air supply

[@WenbruReviews]

Happy Tuesday

[@jaihawkins]

Middleton is the GOAT

[@nancygrabowski64]

Good judge

[@rasplundjr]

what position...I almost choked mid drink on that line she probably did too....

[@roxslater1031]

She could have mailed a check. She's a scammer.

[@lucyjane103]

Put your red bull down….. 🤣😂😅

[@RandolphPerfetto-rq9jp]

She's way to pretty for him. She actually seems normal considering most of these video's.. lol. He seems heartbroken 💔.. haha

[@stevefromchicago8277]

Middleton 🙌

[@roxslater1031]

Seems she owes everyone money. Even her parents want their money.

[@SuzA8110]

I had a lot of stress during my admin assistant days but no one ever offered me any money!

[@33mdan]

When simping goes wrong?

[@roxslater1031]

I'd believe her if not for the fact her parents are trying to collect too.

[@EllieJudd]

Not true Miss, just because your dating him now, no need to comment many times on false information!

[@cindycroonenborgh5336]

How can she work it off if she has a ppo against him. Don't blame him for filling this suit

[@dianechrzanowski6862]

When do we get to see you practicing? I'm assuming I missed it. Please point me to the video.

[@carolmiller7310]

Thanks

[@Kevlar-78]

Judge always reminds me of the lab guy from the movie 12 Monkeys that releases the virus 🦠 😂😂😂😂😂

[@WilliamPoole-rl7ly]

So she tried to pay him back. Which she admits it was a loan. Then says now its a gift because he refused payment. Hmmm

[@Fletcher-Boy]

“Services”…ummm OK

[@geoffurbanek8043]

She worked 5.5 hours at hourly rate. Nothing further after that.... Mmmmm Hmmmm,...

[@musicmaker85]

Usually the women are the manipulative party in these cases and I thought this was going to be no different at first. Once I heard her say she had offered to pay him back and he refused then invited her to go on a business trip with him, I realized who was doing the manipulating here. Judge Middleton nailed it again!

[@scottnielsen3620]

Only the judge can drink something

[@bakerman10]

Dude, what's with your volume on the clips???

[@donna-leeking9014]

Is he upset because she wasn’t putting out in exchange for his monetary favours ?

[@rhiannonseabolt9340]

👏

[@GlovesDonohue-bk7qp]

I was disturbed by Mikes instant woman-blaming during this video. Glad to see him back off of that. That guy seems like a creepy stalker.

[@forgetmeshots]

Smash, smash, smmmaaaaassssh. Yeah. 🥳

[@forgetmeshots]

HMU, QT. 😘

[@forgetmeshots]

Totally fair. 💯👍🏻

[@MyUncleIronRider]

How's Busan?

[@billwendell6886]

He didn't find any issue with order violated????

[@randomnewyorklawyer]

Oh man, I drink red bull on camera all the time. Guess I'll have to top.

[@bigal5269]

But yet actually, she still owes him $1000 but he should accept it this time

[@heatherdickau5335]

Hi all!

[@Thomas-fr8nx]

Saw this one

[@Boathelove]

Services rendered

[@elitereptilian200]

what a slimey dude..