I have a confession to make: I find Judge Judy very entertaining. And, apparently I’m not alone. The following are tips based on the most common errors I’ve observed on the show:

• If you are a deadbeat dad, do not come before Judge Judy with the excuse that you often buy diapers, food, toys, or clothes for your children. Similarly, do not offer that you give your baby mama money for your kids whenever she asks. Judge Judy will simply remind you that this does not relieve you of your legal obligations for child support.
• If you are being sued for repayment of a loan, do not do Judge Judy’s job for her and declare that what you were given was a gift. Judge Judy wants you to merely describe the circumstances surrounding the exchange, so she can divine the donor’s intent.
• Different states have different laws regarding engagement rings. Unfortunately, in many jurisdictions (e.g. California), an engagement ring that accompanies a proposal is considered to be a gift given in the contemplation of marriage. So ladies, you are not automatically entitled to keep your engagement ring - even if your betrothed is the one who balks at marriage.

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