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Investigations, accusations, allegations -- Dr. Phil's guests are ex in-laws who are practically putting each other on trial. Cindy and Randy say their ex daughter-in-law, Michele, is an unfit mother, and their 8-year-old granddaughter is living in danger. Michele says Cindy and Randy make up sick accusations. Who's really telling the truth? Renowned attorney Lauren Lake weighs in on how the courts will judge their situation. When the bickering becomes heated between the couple and Michele, find out who storms offstage. Will Dr. Phil be able to settle this battle once and for all, and will Randy and Cindy be able to finally see their granddaughter? Talk about the show here.

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teachsci7

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May 3, 2007, 2:07 pm PDT

Let the children decide

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I believe both sides of the story were off. I believe neither are telling the entire truth.
Dr. Phil is so attractive.:)

As a teacher, I find that all of this bickering is definitely detrimental to the children. While I don't know the whole situation, none of us do, it is this kind of thing that makes teaching a real challenge. Sending your children/grandchildren to school with this kind of baggage is a sure way to affect their learning. Just think of how off task adults can be when there are things bothering them. Adults should have the ability to handle problems easier. Children's mind are not ready for the emotional strain. What happened to letting children be children. Keep them out of adult fights please. I am a teacher who is accountable for what I teach. How about making parents accountable for the children they send to us!

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May 3, 2007, 2:08 pm PDT

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I have been through a situation where my step daughter would tell everyone a different story depending on how it would benefit her. For instance, she would tell her Father and myself that she had no jeans at home, so we would by her some. She would also tell us and my mother in law that her step dad would beat her. It all started about the age of 6 or 7. When she figured out that people would feel sorry for her and do special things for her and treat her special. We found out much later as in years. When her mother and I were talking out something that had happened that I finally can out and asked her about several of the stories we were told. You see my husbands family does not "talk" about things. They arrive at their own opinion and leave it at that. Actually it has set good ground for lies to be told around the whole family and no one will ever get to the truth because they do not believe in confrontation. But that's another show!!!!! Anyway has any of the people involved in this situation, thought that perhaps the little girl is playing up to them?

I am with you on this one. As a step mom this happened to me too!

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May 3, 2007, 2:09 pm PDT

I know your PAIN!

I have to say I am so upset with myself that I missed todays show! Todays show SO hits home. As a matter of fact me and my husband got into a big argument this morning over what his mother has put me threw! My mother N Law did the SAME exact thing to me. I would just like to say to Michele "Kill her with KINDNESS" It doesn't always work. It didn't for me! lol But I just have so much hate for my mother in law it is hard to kill her with kindness. I always say the reason my mother in law did it to me was to try and get rid of me. Well needless to say it didn't work, however she is making me and my husbands relationship VERY ROCKY! Michele don't let them get to you. Like Dr.Phil said everytime you get all worked up, even if you are inesint, you look guilty. It took me 3 yrs of a custody battle to learn! I WANT TO WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD BECAUSE YOUR GOING TO NEED IT!

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Jess

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jessicab1978

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May 3, 2007, 2:16 pm PDT

I Read Some Comments!

I would like to add that my mother in law had 3 open investigations on me with CPS at 1 time! They were all closed with NO findings! I also went to the head of CPS in my parish and my mother in law is NOT allowed to call CPS on me ever again! I agree with everyone! N laws want it there way or the high way. My mother n law who is white has adopted 3 black children. Great for the children but my mother n law is like 60 and has 9 grandchildren. Do you see something wrong with her wanting custody of my child????? There are really sick people out there! Michele you don't have to prove to anyone that your a fit parent exept to the Judge (now that your mother in law had to bring the courts into it) and your children. As long as you and your children know your a good mom than that is all that should count. I to this day DO NOT talk to my Mother N Law!

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May 3, 2007, 2:18 pm PDT

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The grandmother and grandfather are liars and nutcases! If that ever happened to me I'd get a restraining order against both of them for lying and stirring things up.

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May 3, 2007, 2:19 pm PDT

Crazy

Never before have I seen such hate in the eyes of a grandfather when talking about his family.
That guy is nuts, with some major issues.
I think it will take a lot more than counselling to get this family help.
I wanted to reach across the stage and smack the MIL, she drove me so crazy.
If there is anything I've learned, it's not to point your finger at someone because you've got 3 pointing back at you....just take a look at the situation that the in laws are in with their own son...
I think they need a hobby...

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cjarv67

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May 3, 2007, 2:19 pm PDT

work together

i personal think that the grandparent can help the mother and the mother could help the grandparents if they would just look at it from the point of view of the childern. People seem to forget it is not about the adults it is about the childern who are in this family that needs to be helped ...the adults need to get a grip and act their ages instead of there shoe sizes... i do understand how this can happen but all need to step back and see what is important not fighting with each other but the childern not themselfs . Dr Phil has it right , the help needed is someone to be on the outside to see what needs to be done on the inside. God be with this family because it will take both sides to make it better and a lot of time, it will not be easy but in the end will be worth all that is learned.

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May 3, 2007, 2:20 pm PDT

COURAGEOUS!

Michelle I think YOU were courageous to come on the Dr. Phil show.

Your IN-laws are completely out of line.

All my prayers are with you, and your children.

I had the same situation with my 'own family' meaning my parent's an siblings.

I ended up having to cut all ties.

But that is a decision that only YOU can make for the safety and well being of you and your children.

Whatever you decide to do, know that you aren't alone.

Alot of us have been where you are, and we are with you (albeit in spirit) now.

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May 3, 2007, 2:21 pm PDT

05/03 Lay Down the Law

who was the attorney? did she never read the united states supreme court decision of Troxville v. Granville? Grandparents do not have rights over that of a parent unless very limited circumstances occur!!!! If a parent says no visitation; the grandparent is facing a tremendous fight to obtain visitation (5 part test; I know Troxville only gives a 4 part test, but it has been interpreted in some states to allow a fifth test).

Haven't finished watching the show, but this attorney was way off.

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May 3, 2007, 2:24 pm PDT

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The grandmother and grandfather are liars and nutcases! If that ever happened to me I'd get a restraining order against both of them for lying and stirring things up.

I personal have been there and the best thing to do is what michelle has done get help from those who can help the whole family

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