Topic : 06/05 Family Court Battles

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Created on : Thursday, February 14, 2008, 03:52:52 pm
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(Original Air Date: 02/21/08) Stalking allegations, surveillance cameras, restraining orders. This may sound like a television drama, but it's the life of a mother and daughter who have declared war on each other! Rita claims her daughter, Lisa, is alienating her from her 13-year-old grandson, Koal, and is brainwashing him to hate her. Lisa says Rita is crazy and is using Koal as a weapon to hurt her. Lisa's ex-husband, Koal's father, says his ex-mother-in-law is a habitual liar and control freak. Neither parent believes Koal should be forced to visit with Rita. Accusations fly when mother and daughter face off. With all the finger-pointing, who's telling the truth? Dr. Phil drills down on the issues. You won't believe what he thinks may be at the root of this problem. Then, with seven lawsuits filed, Lisa and Rita have visited the courthouse numerous times. Rita won her grandparent's rights to visit with Koal, and she says she will stop at nothing until Lisa allows her to see her grandson. Plus, hear from the 13-year-old boy who's caught in the middle of this nasty family feud. His comments may shock you. And attorney Gloria Allred sheds light on who has what rights in this case. Can this family arrange a plan for peace? Join the discussion.

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February 21, 2008, 10:21 am PST

02/21 Family Court Battles

Quote From: charise820

I have just read the highlights so far but from what i have read you and i agree on some points.  I also wonder why she is pushing for koal from this daughter but not the other grandchildren in this hime if he is in danger like she said in the highlights that say from back stage then why not try and save the other children.

But I disagree with you on the mom (again based frim just reading the highlights) she seems torn down from all these court case...being sued for money and then over and over for grandparents rights.  She probably feels her voice isn't be heard in court (I don't know just a guess)

Koal needs a court rep...to talk with and tell what he thinks and then the court can make up there mind on grandparents rights.

I know at the age of 7 i was asked who I wanted to live with when mmy parents got divorced. 

I hope that someone does step up for this kid but I got the feeling from the highlights that dr phil wanted the mom to stop fighting if the granmother didn't well how is that showing her son that she cares about what he thinks.

I don't know all i know is I feel for this young man.
you are exactly right, the mother's voice isn't being heard, and no matter what Rita thinks Cole is a minor and his MOTHER is his voice. She gets to decide what is best for HER son.  While I agree the children should not be privy to the details, it is our job and responsibility to fight for our kids. When did the word mother become meaningless??? Also kids are smart, very smart. I don't have to say a word and my 3 year old can sense when I'm upset. So I'm sure Cole at 14 and not being stupid, knows that what the grandmother is pulling is hurting his mother with out being told anything!
 
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February 21, 2008, 10:45 am PST

Rita is a Nutjob


Rita, Rita, Rita!

 

Back off sister - you're way out of line.  This shouldn't be about you.  You've got to be one of the most misguided, selfish people I've ever seen. 

 

Take a tape of Dr. Phil's show to court and show the judge - it'll give him a big clue as to how sick Rita is and perhaps give him the wisdom to reverse the order giving Rita visitation rights. 

 

It's unbelievable to me how incredibly sick and selfish people can be.

 
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February 21, 2008, 10:48 am PST

Unbelievable

   I am in absolute shock over this this entire situation. As I am sure many of you will agree, I think it's pretty ridiculous that our legal system would even allow this back & forth with the court system. I believe that their has to be some truth to what the parents are saying, although divorced they still stand united. They both seem to be giving the same story & consistent. When is our legal system going to say enough is enough Kole is definitely old enough to choose what he would like.

   To me it seems that Rita is just doing this to be spiteful. Does this woman not have a job, hobbies,  a life. Watching the show, I got the impression that other than her son, she doesn't seem to have a good relationship with her children.  When is enough going to be enough....

 
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February 21, 2008, 11:09 am PST

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you are exactly right, the mother's voice isn't being heard, and no matter what Rita thinks Cole is a minor and his MOTHER is his voice. She gets to decide what is best for HER son.  While I agree the children should not be privy to the details, it is our job and responsibility to fight for our kids. When did the word mother become meaningless??? Also kids are smart, very smart. I don't have to say a word and my 3 year old can sense when I'm upset. So I'm sure Cole at 14 and not being stupid, knows that what the grandmother is pulling is hurting his mother with out being told anything!
I agree with you.  My two year knows when I am haveing a bad day...and normally he just comes up to me and gives me a hug and kiss.  (well normally I froget about the problem for a few minutes and just play with him).

13 or 14 is a smart age.  Very smart.  You can hide fighting and they will still know.  She is his voice...thats why i said that he needs the court to give him someone to be his voice because they are not listening to his mother who is his voice so he needs another voice.
 
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February 21, 2008, 11:17 am PST

Grow UP!

Both of these women need to grow up and learn to be adults. They have both put Koal in the middle of this dispute that clearly goes back to a time when Koal was not even born. Mom needs to stop disparaging grandma in his presence, discuss the legal issues when he is not in earshot and grandma should stop using the legal system to torture her daughter.
 
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February 21, 2008, 11:31 am PST

Could be....

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I think that what is going on is clear.... Rita can't stand or face growing older. when she was 30 she went after a young boy. Now that she's old enough to be passed child baring years she is trying to take Cole away from his parents so she can play mommy and convince herself she's still young.

 

It is so sad (and pathetic) I feel for all of them except Rita. I just can't believe how much Rita has cost this poor family.

 

Nixi

You may be right about that....but, why is she just concentrating on the 13 year old boy?  She has other grandchildren,  yet Koal is the target of her obsession. If she wanted to be a "mommy" again it seems she would pick out one of the younger kids.

 

I have pretty good instincts about people, and Rita gave me the creeps!

 
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February 21, 2008, 11:40 am PST

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I am just wondering from the comments of a few folks...how do you know so much about the program before it has been aired?

Were you in the audience for the taping or something?

Thanks in advance for any insight :-)

Hi there,

 

I am in Ohio and the show comes on here at 10:00am.

 

I know it comes on at different times throughout the day, depending upon where you live.

 
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February 21, 2008, 11:54 am PST

Family court battles

  I understand how this young woman feels about her mother.

My grandmother put the make on my boyfriend and at the time I was just 15 years old,

and my grandmother was in her 40s at the time.My boyfriend was 19.

So if I was this young woman PLEASE KEEP YOUR MOTHER AWAY.

It is to bad that the grandmother is not thinking about her daughter and her grandson,she is only thinking about her self to think that she still has it.

The grandmother is  sick and Dr Phil where is your head?

So the grandmother should be lock up for good.And never go to her grandson she is hurting that boy.

Let hope that grandson can see the light about his grandmother

 
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February 21, 2008, 11:57 am PST

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I have to say I have an amazing grandmother! We are actually more like mother and daughter, I don't know what I would do with out her!

I can not imagine having this crazy vindictive vile woman as a grandmother!!!! How horrible!!

 

How wonderful that you and your grandmother are so close!

 

I have 5 grandchildren: 2 boys: 22 years and 7 years,  and 3 girls: 16 years, 13 years and 7 months old. The older ones tell me I'm "pretty cool".  We have such fun together and I adore them!  I've always made sure that I follow the rules their parents set down for them, and I would never dream of trying to compete with their parents for the attention of these kids! Nor would I hurt my grandchildren by arguing with their parents about anything. A healthy relationship with your children and grandchildren is a gift to everyone. I want to enjoy my time on this earth with all these precious people! It's too short as it is...why make it painful?  

 

When you are a grandparent,  you have a completely different relationship than you had with your own kids.....I already was a parent to my own..I sure don't want to be a parent to my grandkids!  

 

Viva la difference!   

 

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February 21, 2008, 12:06 pm PST

Family court battles

  I understand how this young woman feels about her mother.

My grandmother put the make on my boyfriend and at the time I was just 15 years old,

and my grandmother was in her 40s at the time.My boyfriend was 19.

So if I was this young woman PLEASE KEEP YOUR MOTHER AWAY.

It is to bad that the grandmother is not thinking about her daughter and her grandson,she is only thinking about her self to think that she still has it.

The grandmother is  sick and Dr Phil where is your head?

So the grandmother should be lock up for good.And never go to her grandson she is hurting that boy.

Let hope that grandson can see the light about his grandmother

 

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