ABOUT THE SHOW
Season 24 of Divorce Court launches with new host Star Jones. Jones says she has been a fan of television's longest-running court show and is honored to be taking over the Divorce Court TV bench, following in the footsteps of three incredible women, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Judge Lynn Toler, and Judge Faith Jenkins. This season, Jones will offer the litigants on Divorce Court, as well as viewers, a no-nonsense approach to the law and a decision driven by proven legal expertise, compassion and empathy, personal experiences and hard-earned common sense. Before she was the legal correspondent for NBC News covering high-profile trials and conducting exclusive jailhouse interviews, she spent six years in a Brooklyn courtroom as a NYC homicide prosecutor and assistant district attorney. Since the beginning of her TV career, it's been her mission to serve as a voice for the voiceless; and after more than 30 consecutive years on television and in people’s homes, that remains true. This season, Divorce Court is going back to its roots, mixing fun with real life stories and sound advice along with proper follow-through. Jones is giving tools and resources to the litigants to help them succeed after they leave her courtroom. For example, she set up litigants with rehabilitation centers all over the country as well as mentoring and educational programs. Her goal this season is to have more couples walk away with closure or having made a concrete decision on whether to end or continue in their marriage/engagement/relationship—and you’ll see that in every episode!
UPCOMING AIRINGS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Alicia Jones v Deshawn Jones
Alicia says she feels like a single mom in her marriage. She says her husband, DeShawn, doesn’t make her a priority and doesn’t make time for his family. She believes he’s cheating. DeShawn says working long hours is his only mistress, and he’s in court to prove he’s not a cheater by taking a polygraph test.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Mariah Turner v Brandon Burchett
Mariah says Brandon controls all of their money. She said they both agreed to use their tax return towards their wedding, but Brandon decided to buy a new truck. Brandon says Mariah is still dealing with past trauma from her previous relationship and he believes they can work through their issues. He wants to get married.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Sarah Hoelscher v Terry Vickers
Sarah says Terry lied about having a job and didn’t pay the rent. On top of that, he didn’t tell her that he didn’t pay the phone bill either. She had to borrow money to avoid eviction. Terry says he desperately wants to save his marriage. He apologizes for the past and hopes they can remain together.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Essence Golston v Jason Gandy
Essence says Jason is toxic. She needed him to watch their 4-month-old-daughter while she went to work. He ignored her texts, calls and disappeared for 6 days. Jason says he’s misunderstood and believes they can work through their problems. He doesn’t want to lose his family.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Ishmeleita Wiley v Corbin Wiley
Ishmeleita says she took time off of work after having surgery. She says she had to return to work early because Corbin couldn’t pay the household bills. She says he broke a promise and she had to work through the pain. Corbin says he’s made mistakes in the past and is focused on making his marriage work. He says divorce is not an option.