Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

A landlord is accused of ignoring mold claims by a tenant who says it made her sick; sisters end up in court over unauthorized alterations to a formal gown.

A man brings his ex-girlfriend to court after she keyed his car because of a note left by a co-worker; a secretly recorded phone call dooms a marriage proposal.

A dispute over who is responsible for repairs after teens wreck a car; a white unicorn is ordered for a birthday party, but a brown pony arrives instead.

A neighbor's marijuana consumption is blamed for making a duplex unlivable.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé after he abruptly ended their engagement with nothing more than a postcard.

A litigant says her father doesn't accept her and has withheld promised rent money because of who she is and her political leanings.

A mother seeks to collect an inheritance on behalf of her son, but must first prove her ex-lover is her child's father.

A former couple argue over a cellphone that was purchased before they broke up; former roommates argue over unpaid rent.

A landlord is accused of ignoring mold claims by a tenant who says it made her sick; sisters end up in court over unauthorized alterations to a formal gown.

A man brings his ex-girlfriend to court after she keyed his car because of a note left by a co-worker; a secretly recorded phone call dooms a marriage proposal.

A man blames his date after she gets them kicked out of a five-star restaurant; exes argue over unpaid rent after a cheating scandal leads to a broken lease.

A jilted groom sues his ex-fiancée after she called things off the night before their wedding.

A dispute over who is responsible for repairs after teens wreck a car; a white unicorn is ordered for a birthday party, but a brown pony arrives instead.

A neighbor's marijuana consumption is blamed for making a duplex unlivable.

A man sues both of his fiancées for the price of their engagement rings when the throuple's relationship comes to an end.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a pet sitter is blamed after dogs are injured.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé after he abruptly ended their engagement with nothing more than a postcard.

A litigant says her father doesn't accept her and has withheld promised rent money because of who she is and her political leanings.

After encouraging a woman to pose on the hood of his classic car, the owner sues because she damaged it; a dispute over an e-bike purchase that fell through.

A bartender insists he was wrongfully fired due to his second job as a drag performer; a dispute between former friends over a costume contest.

A cruise comes between a trio of friends after the promise of comped events comes up short and turns into a pricey final bill instead.

A woman accuses her neighbor's son of damaging her bathroom window with a BB gun.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

An exotic dancer sues after she is injured popping out of a cake at a bachelor party; a man brings his ex to court for her portion of their son's graduation gift.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a dispute over a commercial kitchen rental.

A man says his ex is a gold digger who used him for a trip to Costa Rica and dental work then ghosted him when they returned home.

A dispute over an heirloom engagement ring after a wedding is canceled; neighbors argue over damaged clothes left in a shared laundry room.

A woman blames her brother for failing to inform her of their parents' deaths, having only learned the truth after traveling to Switzerland to reconcile with them.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

A woman takes her daughter-in-law to court for publishing a coveted family recipe; DJ hired for anniversary party is sued for not playing requested music.

A travel companion seeks compensation after she is left stranded; dispute between sisters over the cost of their niece's birthday party.

A kitchen remodel goes awry, landing a contractor in court.

A mother seeks the return of arranged marriage fees after she accuses her daughter of sabotaging the arranged dates.

A man sues his daughter's mother for her boxing tournament fees; a former tenant seeks to recoup triple the amount of his withheld security deposit.

A woman seeks payment for cleaning services her client refuses to pay; a dispute between a mother and her son over back rent, a live-in girlfriend, and an eviction.

A woman sues a foster care agency after the child she had fostered for four years was suddenly returned to her biological mother.

A pregnant nanny seeks compensation because she was abruptly fired when an affair came to light.

A cruise comes between a trio of friends after the promise of comped events comes up short and turns into a pricey final bill instead.

A woman accuses her neighbor's son of damaging her bathroom window with a BB gun.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

An exotic dancer sues after she is injured popping out of a cake at a bachelor party; a man brings his ex to court for her portion of their son's graduation gift.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a dispute over a commercial kitchen rental.

A man says his ex is a gold digger who used him for a trip to Costa Rica and dental work then ghosted him when they returned home.

A dispute over an heirloom engagement ring after a wedding is canceled; neighbors argue over damaged clothes left in a shared laundry room.

A woman takes her daughter-in-law to court for publishing a coveted family recipe; DJ hired for anniversary party is sued for not playing requested music.

A travel companion seeks compensation after she is left stranded; dispute between sisters over the cost of their niece's birthday party.

A kitchen remodel goes awry, landing a contractor in court.

A mother seeks the return of arranged marriage fees after she accuses her daughter of sabotaging the arranged dates.

A woman sues a foster care agency after the child she had fostered for four years was suddenly returned to her biological mother.

A pregnant nanny seeks compensation because she was abruptly fired when an affair came to light.

A woman blames her brother for failing to inform her of their parents' deaths, having only learned the truth after traveling to Switzerland to reconcile with them.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

A kitchen remodel goes awry, landing a contractor in court.

A mother seeks the return of arranged marriage fees after she accuses her daughter of sabotaging the arranged dates.

A woman takes her daughter-in-law to court for publishing a coveted family recipe; DJ hired for anniversary party is sued for not playing requested music.

A travel companion seeks compensation after she is left stranded; dispute between sisters over the cost of their niece's birthday party.

A woman sues a foster care agency after the child she had fostered for four years was suddenly returned to her biological mother.

A pregnant nanny seeks compensation because she was abruptly fired when an affair came to light.

An exotic dancer sues after she is injured popping out of a cake at a bachelor party; a man brings his ex to court for her portion of their son's graduation gift.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a dispute over a commercial kitchen rental.

A woman blames her brother for failing to inform her of their parents' deaths, having only learned the truth after traveling to Switzerland to reconcile with them.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

A man sues his daughter's mother for her boxing tournament fees; a former tenant seeks to recoup triple the amount of his withheld security deposit.

A woman seeks payment for cleaning services her client refuses to pay; a dispute between a mother and her son over back rent, a live-in girlfriend, and an eviction.

A bakery shop owner is sued for not paying her novice baker for the overtime she worked.

A dispute between co-workers over medical bills from a horseback riding injury; a woman sues her landlord for the return of her security deposit.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

A neighbor is accused of drawing on a freshly paved sidewalk; a dispute over who is responsible after an unsupervised child is injured on a scooter.

A stolen shopping cart leads to a painful injury; a woman bails on a luxury getaway with her boyfriend because he doesn't want her to bring her dog.

A man takes his ex to court after she abruptly cancels a planned trip to Spain, forcing him to pay for other living arrangements after they break up.

A man blames his cousin's boyfriend for injuries sustained during a Fourth of July celebration; a woman sues a restaurant owner over unexpected rental fees.

An employee's good deeds are punished when her boss blames her because a man she was helping threw bricks through an office window.

A dispute over an unpaid event fee after the Santa provided for a holiday party is sent home; a woman sues her ex-friend for a portion of an endorsement deal.

A housepainter isn't paid in full after he is accused of infecting his cousin and his wife with COVID, which forced them to cancel their vacation.

A child ends up in therapy after his father tries to cure his arachnophobia with fake spiders; a dispute between friends after a dog isn't welcome on a vacation.

A renter needs rabies shots after he takes a squirrel infestation into his own hands and gets bitten; a neighbor is blamed when stray cats ruin a flower bed.

Friends end up in court over dead plants and a prepaid sublet that ended early; a woman sues for travel expenses after a friend bails on a trip to Vegas.

A man sues his daughter's biological father after he fails to pay wedding costs as promised; an offer to help deep-fry a turkey results in a catastrophic fire.

A woman sues a dating coach for taking her money and stealing her man; a dispute between brothers after a keepsake is sold without permission.

A man sues his ex for damages she caused when he fled a swingers party; ex-roommates face off in court over unpaid rent and drugging accusations.

A woman sues a former friend because the dashboard of her new car was ruined by duct tape; a dispute over travel expenses because a niece sent her aunt packing.

A bakery shop owner is sued for not paying her novice baker for the overtime she worked.

A dispute between co-workers over medical bills from a horseback riding injury; a woman sues her landlord for the return of her security deposit.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

A neighbor is accused of drawing on a freshly paved sidewalk; a dispute over who is responsible after an unsupervised child is injured on a scooter.

A stolen shopping cart leads to a painful injury; a woman bails on a luxury getaway with her boyfriend because he doesn't want her to bring her dog.

A man takes his ex to court after she abruptly cancels a planned trip to Spain, forcing him to pay for other living arrangements after they break up.

A man blames his cousin's boyfriend for injuries sustained during a Fourth of July celebration; a woman sues a restaurant owner over unexpected rental fees.

A housepainter isn't paid in full after he is accused of infecting his cousin and his wife with COVID, which forced them to cancel their vacation.

A child ends up in therapy after his father tries to cure his arachnophobia with fake spiders; a dispute between friends after a dog isn't welcome on a vacation.

A renter needs rabies shots after he takes a squirrel infestation into his own hands and gets bitten; a neighbor is blamed when stray cats ruin a flower bed.

Friends end up in court over dead plants and a prepaid sublet that ended early; a woman sues for travel expenses after a friend bails on a trip to Vegas.

A man sues his ex for damages she caused when he fled a swingers party; ex-roommates face off in court over unpaid rent and drugging accusations.

A woman sues a former friend because the dashboard of her new car was ruined by duct tape; a dispute over travel expenses because a niece sent her aunt packing.

An employee's good deeds are punished when her boss blames her because a man she was helping threw bricks through an office window.

A dispute over an unpaid event fee after the Santa provided for a holiday party is sent home; a woman sues her ex-friend for a portion of an endorsement deal.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

A renter needs rabies shots after he takes a squirrel infestation into his own hands and gets bitten; a neighbor is blamed when stray cats ruin a flower bed.

Friends end up in court over dead plants and a prepaid sublet that ended early; a woman sues for travel expenses after a friend bails on a trip to Vegas.

A housepainter isn't paid in full after he is accused of infecting his cousin and his wife with COVID, which forced them to cancel their vacation.

A child ends up in therapy after his father tries to cure his arachnophobia with fake spiders; a dispute between friends after a dog isn't welcome on a vacation.

A man sues his ex for damages she caused when he fled a swingers party; ex-roommates face off in court over unpaid rent and drugging accusations.

A woman sues a former friend because the dashboard of her new car was ruined by duct tape; a dispute over travel expenses because a niece sent her aunt packing.

A neighbor is accused of drawing on a freshly paved sidewalk; a dispute over who is responsible after an unsupervised child is injured on a scooter.

A stolen shopping cart leads to a painful injury; a woman bails on a luxury getaway with her boyfriend because he doesn't want her to bring her dog.

An employee's good deeds are punished when her boss blames her because a man she was helping threw bricks through an office window.

A dispute over an unpaid event fee after the Santa provided for a holiday party is sent home; a woman sues her ex-friend for a portion of an endorsement deal.

A man sues his daughter's biological father after he fails to pay wedding costs as promised; an offer to help deep-fry a turkey results in a catastrophic fire.

A woman sues a dating coach for taking her money and stealing her man; a dispute between brothers after a keepsake is sold without permission.

A sporting goods store owner is accused of upselling an inferior tent that ruined a family camping trip.

A man says his neighbor's large truck caused his house to crack; a dispute at a pool hall leads to injury.

An airport coffee run, a missed flight and parking costs come between friends; a man takes his aunt to court for selling his belongings without consent.

A dispute between neighbors over cats that were deliberately trapped and sent to the pound; a man blames a festival food stand for his broken tooth.

A woman takes a celebrity hairstylist to court after the appointment she gifted her grandmother goes horribly wrong.

A pet lemur sends a food delivery driver tumbling down the stairs; a dispute between best friends over a loan and a lost apartment deposit.

A man sues his pet sitter, saying his pregnant snake died after being fed a poisoned mouse when her food supply ran out.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé's mother after being kicked off the family cellphone plan; a dispute over a deposit for DJ services.

A widow sues her late husband's sister for stealing a valuable flügelhorn during the repast; an emergency contact designation lands exes in court.

A man seeks reimbursement from his son's mother because she tricked him into paying for a ski trip for all four of her children; a model sues because the beauty product she was hired to promote damaged her skin.

A model sues the host of an entertainment industry party after she cuts her ankle on a gas valve key sticking out of his outdoor fire pit.

A dispute between exes over a dog that was given away after their breakup; a man seeks to recoup overdraft fees caused by roommate's bounced check.

A dispute between friends after a toddler ruins a designer tote bag; a man sues for the cost of tango lessons after his girlfriend lied about her side hustle.

A woman sues her boss for unfairly firing her after she caught him snooping on her personal computer at work.

A woman blames an artificial snow provider for ruining her mother's surprise; a guitar instructor brings his landlord to court over lost income.

A man accuses a former romantic interest of sabotaging his business; a woman sues a camp owner because donation incentives were rescinded.

Neighbors end up in court after a dog leaves paw prints on a newly paved driveway; dispute over who is to blame for a car accident during a test drive.

A woman seeks compensation because a pharmacist refused to fill her prescription; friends fight because a borrowed car with expired tags led to a ticket.

Misused crowdfunding money pits cousins against each other in court; friends argue over money owed after one bails on a trip at the last minute.

A dispute between sisters over selling heirloom jewelry to pay for their mother's care; a dog is blamed for a muddied ride-share car.

A woman sues her cheating ex for sticking her with his half of the rent after they broke up; a man blames his ex-friend for a moving-related back injury.

A woman sues over a botched mommy makeover; a woman blames a nosy neighbor for her broken sprinkler.

A woman is sued after she crashes the wedding of her live-in fiancé who was marrying a different bride; an expensive coat lands old friends in court.

A woman blames her cousin after she is kicked out of a rent-free guest house; a dispute between friends after a car lent to run errands gets trashed.

Newlyweds say they believed they had booked a serene retreat for their honeymoon, only to discover that it was run like a boot camp.

A dispute over damage to a parked car; a man sues his former employer after his likeness is used in an embarrassing advertisement.

A dispute between fashion designer roommates after expensive fabric is ruined during a party; a painful wig installation sends an influencer to urgent care.

A woman gets stuck with the bill after a motel doesn't live up to her friend's birthday trip expectations; a pedestrian is injured after a run-in with a cyclist.

A man seeks to recoup the cost of an engagement party after his fiancée dumped him because she discovered he gave her a lab-created diamond.

A Christmas party is ruined after a private chef took off with the food; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend after he threatened to harm himself if they broke up.

A woman accuses her ex-friend of betraying her in order to get an event planning gig; a race to the restroom ends with a shattered television.

A woman blames her mother's friend for getting them kicked out of a Las Vegas show; a winter wedding causes a bridesmaid to get sick and miss work.

A man accuses his ex-wife of ruining the birthday fishing trip he planned for their son; a client wrecks a rented SUV, then refuses to pay for the damage.

A model sues because the beauty product she was hired to promote damaged her skin.

A mother seeks to collect an inheritance on behalf of her son, but must first prove her ex-lover is her child's father.

A former couple argue over a cellphone that was purchased before they broke up; former roommates argue over unpaid rent.

A landlord is accused of ignoring mold claims by a tenant who says it made her sick; sisters end up in court over unauthorized alterations to a formal gown.

A man brings his ex-girlfriend to court after she keyed his car because of a note left by a co-worker; a secretly recorded phone call dooms a marriage proposal.

A dispute between fashion designer roommates after expensive fabric is ruined during a party; a painful wig installation sends an influencer to urgent care.

A woman gets stuck with the bill after a motel doesn't live up to her friend's birthday trip expectations; a pedestrian is injured after a run-in with a cyclist.

A dispute over who is responsible for repairs after teens wreck a car; a white unicorn is ordered for a birthday party, but a brown pony arrives instead.

A neighbor's marijuana consumption is blamed for making a duplex unlivable.

A woman is sued after she crashes the wedding of her live-in fiancé who was marrying a different bride; an expensive coat lands old friends in court.

A woman blames her cousin after she is kicked out of a rent-free guest house; a dispute between friends after a car lent to run errands gets trashed.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé after he abruptly ended their engagement with nothing more than a postcard.

A litigant says her father doesn't accept her and has withheld promised rent money because of who she is and her political leanings.

A pet boarding facility is blamed for a dog's dramatic weight gain; a restaurant owner sues after a baby shower took over too many tables.

A man sues his blind date because she intentionally spilled a soda all over him and his car's interior; a photographer seeks additional compensation from a client.

An unflattering image of a house on a flyer humiliates the homeowner; an event planner is blamed when fire sprinklers go off, ruining a graduation party.

A woman sues her child's father because she failed to lose her baby weight; a woman accuses her neighbor's dog of killing her chickens.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

A man sues both of his fiancées for the price of their engagement rings when the throuple's relationship comes to an end.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a pet sitter is blamed after dogs are injured.

A woman says she lent her dog walker money to fix the brakes on his car, then he quit and didn't repay her.

A dispute between cousins over payment for wedding photography; a spilled drive-thru drink causes damage to a customer's vehicle.

A woman blames her brother for failing to inform her of their parents' deaths, having only learned the truth after traveling to Switzerland to reconcile with them.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

A man blames his date after she gets them kicked out of a five-star restaurant; exes argue over unpaid rent after a cheating scandal leads to a broken lease.

A jilted groom sues his ex-fiancée after she called things off the night before their wedding.

A kitchen remodel goes awry, landing a contractor in court.

A mother seeks the return of arranged marriage fees after she accuses her daughter of sabotaging the arranged dates.

After encouraging a woman to pose on the hood of his classic car, the owner sues because she damaged it; a dispute over an e-bike purchase that fell through.

A bartender insists he was wrongfully fired due to his second job as a drag performer; a dispute between former friends over a costume contest.

A woman sues a foster care agency after the child she had fostered for four years was suddenly returned to her biological mother.

A pregnant nanny seeks compensation because she was abruptly fired when an affair came to light.

A cruise comes between a trio of friends after the promise of comped events comes up short and turns into a pricey final bill instead.

A woman accuses her neighbor's son of damaging her bathroom window with a BB gun.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

An exotic dancer sues after she is injured popping out of a cake at a bachelor party; a man brings his ex to court for her portion of their son's graduation gift.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a dispute over a commercial kitchen rental.

A man says his ex is a gold digger who used him for a trip to Costa Rica and dental work then ghosted him when they returned home.

A dispute over an heirloom engagement ring after a wedding is canceled; neighbors argue over damaged clothes left in a shared laundry room.

A woman takes her daughter-in-law to court for publishing a coveted family recipe; DJ hired for anniversary party is sued for not playing requested music.

A travel companion seeks compensation after she is left stranded; dispute between sisters over the cost of their niece's birthday party.

A renter needs rabies shots after he takes a squirrel infestation into his own hands and gets bitten; a neighbor is blamed when stray cats ruin a flower bed.

Friends end up in court over dead plants and a prepaid sublet that ended early; a woman sues for travel expenses after a friend bails on a trip to Vegas.

A man sues his ex for damages she caused when he fled a swingers party; ex-roommates face off in court over unpaid rent and drugging accusations.

A woman sues a former friend because the dashboard of her new car was ruined by duct tape; a dispute over travel expenses because a niece sent her aunt packing.

An employee's good deeds are punished when her boss blames her because a man she was helping threw bricks through an office window.

A dispute over an unpaid event fee after the Santa provided for a holiday party is sent home; a woman sues her ex-friend for a portion of an endorsement deal.

An airport coffee run, a missed flight and parking costs come between friends; a man takes his aunt to court for selling his belongings without consent.

A dispute between neighbors over cats that were deliberately trapped and sent to the pound; a man blames a festival food stand for his broken tooth.

A dispute between friends after a toddler ruins a designer tote bag; a man sues for the cost of tango lessons after his girlfriend lied about her side hustle.

A woman sues her boss for unfairly firing her after she caught him snooping on her personal computer at work.

A woman takes her daughter-in-law to court for publishing a coveted family recipe; DJ hired for anniversary party is sued for not playing requested music.

A travel companion seeks compensation after she is left stranded; dispute between sisters over the cost of their niece's birthday party.

Neighbors end up in court after a dog leaves paw prints on a newly paved driveway; dispute over who is to blame for a car accident during a test drive.

A woman seeks compensation because a pharmacist refused to fill her prescription; friends fight because a borrowed car with expired tags led to a ticket.

An exotic dancer sues after she is injured popping out of a cake at a bachelor party; a man brings his ex to court for her portion of their son's graduation gift.

A donor backs out of an IVF agreement after he realizes his cultural views don't align with the mother-to-be; a dispute over a commercial kitchen rental.

A widow sues her late husband's sister for stealing a valuable flügelhorn during the repast; an emergency contact designation lands exes in court.

A man seeks reimbursement from his son's mother because she tricked him into paying for a ski trip for all four of her children; a model sues because the beauty product she was hired to promote damaged her skin.

A man sues his daughter's mother for her boxing tournament fees; a former tenant seeks to recoup triple the amount of his withheld security deposit.

A woman seeks payment for cleaning services her client refuses to pay; a dispute between a mother and her son over back rent, a live-in girlfriend, and an eviction.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over her self-titled courtroom show from 2000-2008. Now, she returns to the medium with "The Verdict." In the half-hour series, the Atlanta native and former juvenile-court judge rules over small-claims cases brought in front of her. Hatchett's courtroom isn't just about finding someone guilty, though. She also uses her experience dealing with young people and her tough-love approach to help send a message to out-of-control juvenile offenders to try to set them on the right track in their lives.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Marilyn Milian presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Karen Mills was a county court judge and criminal defense attorney in Florida before turning to TV to preside over her own court shows. In her third effort, "Supreme Justice," Mills tackles small-claims court arbitrations in her compassionate way, to which viewers of her previous shows have grown accustomed. As usual with court shows, cases involve friendships gone bad, money disputes and property damage.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Cristina Pérez presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Eboni K. Williams presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Americans just can't get enough courtroom drama, as is evidenced by yet another addition into the daytime court show fray. Former judge and prosecutor Kevin Ross adjudicates real cases, in which he tries to show litigants alternative ways of dealing with their issues and make them consider the consequences of their actions.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

Judge Greg Mathis presides over small-claims court arbitrations.

A confrontation when a stranger accidentally trespasses leads to a broken television; a hotel manager is blamed when pricey basketball tickets go missing.

A tenant blames a landlord for a poisonous spider bite; a spiteful email sent by an ex to a Dalmatian breeder leads to a lost puppy deposit.

A woman sues her married ex-boyfriend when he stops paying her rent; accusations of bad judgment and a stolen credit card come between friends.

A woman sues her half-sister's mother because money given for summer art camp wasn't used as intended.

A mother sues a high-school student for emotional distress because he left her son stranded during a Halloween scavenger hunt.

Newlyweds sue after a makeup artist double-books herself on their wedding day; a woman says her ex-husband tricked their son into destroying her cellphone; a woman says her daughter was injured at after-school program.

A woman and her grandson sue his ex-girlfriend for selling furniture that they argue didn't belong to her.

A man blames his ex-girlfriend for damage to his vehicle, but she says he treats his luxury SUV better than their unborn child.

A confrontation when a stranger accidentally trespasses leads to a broken television; a hotel manager is blamed when pricey basketball tickets go missing.

A tenant blames a landlord for a poisonous spider bite; a spiteful email sent by an ex to a Dalmatian breeder leads to a lost puppy deposit.

A mother sues a noisy neighbor for disrupting her son's tutoring lessons; a man is accused of using a crowbar to break the front door of his girlfriend's friend.

A woman is blamed for a lost job offer after she posts her cheating boyfriend's number online; exes argue over a canceled plane ticket and a missed wedding.

A woman sues her married ex-boyfriend when he stops paying her rent; accusations of bad judgment and a stolen credit card come between friends.

A woman sues her half-sister's mother because money given for summer art camp wasn't used as intended.

Accusations of abuse surface when a man sues his ex-wife for destroying the stored reproductive samples they planned on using to conceive a child.

A man brings his friend to court because she left him stranded at a festival; a mother accuses an influencer of posting videos that disrupted her daughter's life.

A mother sues a high-school student for emotional distress because he left her son stranded during a Halloween scavenger hunt.

Newlyweds sue after a makeup artist double-books herself on their wedding day; a woman says her ex-husband tricked their son into destroying her cellphone; a woman says her daughter was injured at after-school program.

A man sues his best friend after a lent gaming console gets broken beyond repair; a car stolen during a trip to the post office lands roommates in court.

A dispute over custody of a cat; a woman sues a neighbor over her son's broken arm.

A singer sues a promoter after a botched setup silences her performance, while he insists the show should've gone on.

Exes argue over vacation expenses; a woman sues after an improperly mounted television is damaged.

After learning he is not the father of his ex-girlfriend's child, a man sues for the cost of baby items he purchased.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend over the cost of a car he gifted to her during their relationship.

An aunt sues after she is injured on a stripper pole at her niece's party; a toy store owner is forced to break his lease after an erotic bakery opens next door.

A son is sued for quitting a conversion therapy program he attended after his father threatened to kick him out of the house.

A couple in a rural community sue their neighbor after his dog goes onto their property and kills their beloved chickens.

A former couple fight over money saved for fertility treatments; a neighbor's dog is blamed for a ruined prom dress.

A father ends up in court after his son blows a dog whistle, provoking a guide dog, causing its blind owner to fall and dislocate his hip.

A woman says her ex-husband tricked their son into destroying her cellphone; a woman says her daughter was injured at after-school program.

A woman sues her ex-roommates for her share of their withheld security deposit; a man seeks compensation after a peer-to-peer rental car is a no-show.

A woman blames a mechanic after her car window is shattered by one of his vengeful exes.

A man accuses the mother of his child of brandishing a gun while going on a tirade, causing damage to his apartment.

A mother sues for her daughter's therapy bills after her child's father kills her pet chicken.

A comic sues her partner for quitting before their tour is completed; a man brings his neighbor to court after toxic weeds encroach his property.

A dispute over custody of a cat; a woman sues a neighbor over her son's broken arm; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over damage to a classic car; an injury at a miniature golf course.

A college student sues her father for spending her grandmother's inheritance on himself instead of her education as intended.

A man sues his daughter over air fare because she bailed on an important family gathering; a dispute between ex-roommates over an apartment vacancy.

A singer sues a promoter after a botched setup silences her performance, while he insists the show should've gone on.

Exes argue over vacation expenses; a woman sues after an improperly mounted television is damaged.

After learning he is not the father of his ex-girlfriend's child, a man sues for the cost of baby items he purchased.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend over the cost of a car he gifted to her during their relationship.

An aunt sues after she is injured on a stripper pole at her niece's party; a toy store owner is forced to break his lease after an erotic bakery opens next door.

A son is sued for quitting a conversion therapy program he attended after his father threatened to kick him out of the house.

A couple in a rural community sue their neighbor after his dog goes onto their property and kills their beloved chickens.

A former couple fight over money saved for fertility treatments; a neighbor's dog is blamed for a ruined prom dress.

A woman sues her ex-roommates for her share of their withheld security deposit; a man seeks compensation after a peer-to-peer rental car is a no-show.

A woman blames a mechanic after her car window is shattered by one of his vengeful exes.

A man accuses the mother of his child of brandishing a gun while going on a tirade, causing damage to his apartment.

A mother sues for her daughter's therapy bills after her child's father kills her pet chicken.

A college student sues her father for spending her grandmother's inheritance on himself instead of her education as intended.

A man sues his daughter over air fare because she bailed on an important family gathering; a dispute between ex-roommates over an apartment vacancy.

A father ends up in court after his son blows a dog whistle, provoking a guide dog, causing its blind owner to fall and dislocate his hip.

A woman says her ex-husband tricked their son into destroying her cellphone; a woman says her daughter was injured at after-school program.

After learning he is not the father of his ex-girlfriend's child, a man sues for the cost of baby items he purchased.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend over the cost of a car he gifted to her during their relationship.

A man accuses the mother of his child of brandishing a gun while going on a tirade, causing damage to his apartment.

A mother sues for her daughter's therapy bills after her child's father kills her pet chicken.

A woman sues her ex-roommates for her share of their withheld security deposit; a man seeks compensation after a peer-to-peer rental car is a no-show.

A woman blames a mechanic after her car window is shattered by one of his vengeful exes.

A college student sues her father for spending her grandmother's inheritance on himself instead of her education as intended.

A man sues his daughter over air fare because she bailed on an important family gathering; a dispute between ex-roommates over an apartment vacancy.

An aunt sues after she is injured on a stripper pole at her niece's party; a toy store owner is forced to break his lease after an erotic bakery opens next door.

A son is sued for quitting a conversion therapy program he attended after his father threatened to kick him out of the house.

A father ends up in court after his son blows a dog whistle, provoking a guide dog, causing its blind owner to fall and dislocate his hip.

A woman says her ex-husband tricked their son into destroying her cellphone; a woman says her daughter was injured at after-school program.

A comic sues her partner for quitting before their tour is completed; a man brings his neighbor to court after toxic weeds encroach his property.

A dispute over custody of a cat; a woman sues a neighbor over her son's broken arm; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over damage to a classic car; an injury at a miniature golf course.

A dispute between roommates over borrowed shoes and a broken promise; a homeowner sues a salesman for selling him the wrong type of windows.

A woman sues after her ex-boyfriend sells his phone containing private photos, which end up on the internet; a man seeks compensation for custom carpentry work.

A tenant sues for the return of her security deposit; a woman buys a used scooter and gets stuck paying the previous owner's late registration fees.

An engagement ring is lost during a hike after a dispute between a couple escalates; a neighbor is accused of sabotaging a church revival fundraiser.

A dispute over a coveted apple-pie recipe brings a seasoned baker and her apprentice to court.

Friends end up in court over unpaid catering fees and medical expenses after a brunch guest suffers a severe allergic reaction; a podcast venture falls apart.

A tire shop owner is brought to court after his attempt to help a young man with a tire blowout ends with a tow and a road trip cut short.

Woman blames sister for damage to cashmere rug; pianist sues former boss over stolen tips.

A daughter accuses an in-home caregiver of injuring her during a physical altercation at the hospital after her elderly mother has a bad fall at home.

A woman blames a tattoo artist for her broken engagement and ruined tattoos; a man sues his sister-in-law after his nephew damages his car.

An ex-boyfriend is brought to court for the cost of auto repairs and fees after he causes the vehicle to get impounded.

A dispute over a security deposit and cosmetic changes made by a tenant to her apartment; a lavish graduation party is thrown instead of paying back a loan.

A disapproving aunt sues her niece's negligent boyfriend after an heirloom vase is broken by their toddler; a cat in heat pushes a roommate to break his lease.

A gym owner is sued for disclosing a member's private information to a stalker; a nurse seeks compensation after a canceled movie shoot costs her money.

Friends find themselves at odds when rare collectible coins are used for bus fare.

A dispute between baseball fans over a home run ball; a man sues his landlord over a noisy neighbor.

A friend is blamed for a burglary after he leaves the front door unlocked; a man sues his date for lost wages after she causes him to be late for a job.

A comic sues his manager for not paying him to use his likeness; a man blames his former girlfriend for damaging his phone during a scuffle.

A dispute between roommates over borrowed shoes and a broken promise; a homeowner sues a salesman for selling him the wrong type of windows.

A woman sues after her ex-boyfriend sells his phone containing private photos, which end up on the internet; a man seeks compensation for custom carpentry work.

A tenant sues for the return of her security deposit; a woman buys a used scooter and gets stuck paying the previous owner's late registration fees.

An engagement ring is lost during a hike after a dispute between a couple escalates; a neighbor is accused of sabotaging a church revival fundraiser.

A dispute over a coveted apple-pie recipe brings a seasoned baker and her apprentice to court.

Friends end up in court over unpaid catering fees and medical expenses after a brunch guest suffers a severe allergic reaction; a podcast venture falls apart.

A tire shop owner is brought to court after his attempt to help a young man with a tire blowout ends with a tow and a road trip cut short.

Woman blames sister for damage to cashmere rug; pianist sues former boss over stolen tips.

An ex-boyfriend is brought to court for the cost of auto repairs and fees after he causes the vehicle to get impounded.

A dispute over a security deposit and cosmetic changes made by a tenant to her apartment; a lavish graduation party is thrown instead of paying back a loan.