Ep 7. Lawrence vs. Lawrence

A couple named Lawrence and Lawrence appear in front of Judge Lynn Toler in Divorce Court's season 21, episode 7. The couple has been married for five years and wants a divorce because of various issues they could not resolve.

Lawrence claims that his wife, Lawrence, is jealous of his success and doesn't support him enough. He runs his own business and is a very successful businessman that should be admired by his wife. But instead, she is always finding things to complain about. For example, she gets angry with him because he works too much, but if he doesn't, they will not have much money. He also says that his wife doesn't let him enjoy his successes. Every time he receives a new client or closes a big deal, Lawrence gets angry, and it causes fights between them.

Lawrence believes that his wife's jealousy stems from her own lack of success in her career. She is a teacher who has never tried to advance her career. He believes that if Lawrence had her own success or a career of her own, she could respect his success and the job that he does. He isn't afraid to work hard and make something of himself, but he wants his wife to be supportive of him.

Lawrence, on the other hand, claims that her husband is not committed to their marriage. She says that he's cheated on her several times and that he does not care about the household, or respect her at all. Lawrence argues that he always puts in effort for their relationship, even after finding out about the infidelities. Lawrence also says that her husband is very selfish and doesn't care about anyone but himself.

Lawrence claims that Lawrence spends too much time on work, and when he's not working, he's out with friends drinking and partying. She says that he doesn't give time to her and their children, and he doesn't give her any attention. Lawrence also reveals that she's found evidence of her husband cheating on her in the past. Lawrence says that she's tried to fix their marriage, but her husband never listens or even acknowledges her efforts.

Throughout the episode, Judge Toler tries to get to the bottom of their issues. She analyzes the couple's communication style and looks for ways to get them to communicate better. Judge Toler asks them both to explain their frustrations in a calm, non-accusatory way, even if they feel like their partner is wrong. She also tries to identify the negative patterns in their relationship and offers advice on how to break them.

Lawrence and Lawrence both express their willingness to find a resolution to their problems, but there is no guarantee that they will get back together after the show. The episode ends with Judge Toler's advice on how the couple should move forward regardless of their decision. She provides tips on letting go of the past and learning how to communicate with each other more effectively.

Overall, this episode presents a common issue in many marriages, communication problems. Judge Toler highlights how destructive it can be when partners do not communicate their feelings and expectations, which can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations. The way the judge interacts with the couple is positive and beneficial to their lives, regardless of how their relationship ends.