Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 16 Back Child Support Eats Up Settlement Check!; $65,000 Black Ice Settlement!

In this episode of Judge Judy, two cases are presented regarding settlement checks and unpaid child support.

In the first case, a man is suing his ex-girlfriend for not paying him back what she owed for his portion of the settlement check they received after a car accident. The man claims that he let his ex-girlfriend handle the check because they were still in a relationship at the time and trusted her. However, she used the check to pay off unpaid child support instead of paying him the amount he was owed. Judge Judy takes a hard stance on the matter, particularly on the issue of unpaid child support. She sternly tells the plaintiff that he should have taken care of his own finances and not relied on his ex-girlfriend to do so. Ultimately, Judge Judy rules in favor of the defendant and dismisses the case.

The second case involves a woman who is seeking back child support from her ex-husband. The plaintiff claims that her ex-husband owes her over $12,000 in unpaid child support. The ex-husband, who is currently incarcerated, argues that he has paid what he can and has been doing his best to stay on top of his payments. However, the plaintiff disagrees and argues that she has not received any payments in the last two years. Judge Judy questions why the defendant did not apply for a modification of child support payments when he was first incarcerated and unable to work. The defendant argues that he did not know how to go about it, but Judge Judy believes that he could have asked for legal assistance or done some research on his own. Ultimately, Judge Judy orders the defendant to pay the full amount of back child support owed and warns him that failure to do so could result in additional legal action.

Throughout both cases, Judge Judy reinforces the importance of taking care of one's own financial responsibilities and not relying on others to do so. She also stresses the importance of paying child support, pointing out that it is a legal obligation and failure to comply can result in serious consequences. While both cases are resolved, they serve as a reminder for viewers to be responsible with their finances and to fulfill their legal obligations.