Ep 17. Moon vs Olvera
- TVPG
- September 26, 2018
- 1140 min
A middle-aged couple, Moon and Olvera, are at odds on the 20th season of Divorce Court. They appear before Judge Lynn Toler to make their case as to why they should receive custody of their children. Moon is a woman who is disgusted and resentful for her husband's infidelity. She accuses Olvera of infidelities while he denies any wrongdoing. They are also at odds about how they allocate their finances at home which has created more tension between the couple.
Moon pleads with Judge Lynn to give her custody of their children, as she believes that Olvera is a bad influence on them. Olvera defends himself, stating that he is a good father and that he spends quality time with their children. Both parties provide testimony about their daily routines and how they interact with their children. They also dispute their roles on addressing their children's school and medical responsibilities. Judge Lynn listens carefully to the testimonies and constantly maintains order in the court.
As the case wears on, Judge Lynn challenges both parties to face their differences and the mistakes they made in their marriage. They analyze the reasons they strayed from each other and how they contributed to the downfall of their marriage. As they analyze their differences, they begin to understand each other better. They apologize to each other for their mistakes and appear to reconcile their differences.
The Judge also tries to make them understand the importance of good parenting despite all their differences. She encourages them to work together to provide a stable and nurturing environment for their children. The judge recommends co-parenting counseling to help them get back on track, and Moon and Olvera agreed.
As they left the court, they thanked Judge Lynn, and Moon and Olvera have started on the journey to a fresh start in their marriage and family life. They were grateful for the opportunity to analyze their situation better and thankful for their children.