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Lauren Lake's Paternity Court

Lauren Lake's Paternity Court

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She's the judge, the DNA’s the jury! Daytime Emmy-award-winning court show, Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court - is now available as a podcast! Every episode, Judge Lauren Lake settles shocking paternity mysteries with unquestionable DNA results. Tune in every weekday for shocking DNA reveals, and Lauren’s trademark brand of brutal honesty and wisdom, on Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court!
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Keep it on the Hush Hush

Lauren Lake's Paternity CourtJun 24, 2021

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Keep it on the Hush Hush

Keep it on the Hush Hush

Mr. Burkes claims to be more than 26,000 dollars in debt due to child support for the defendant, Ms. Brown, who he says is definitely not his biological daughter. He is here to prove that so he can go home and rid himself of the debt he does not deserve. Ms. Brown states that for 30 years, she has only known one man to be her father and is devastated to hear that he now refuses paternity.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 24, 202116:14
Sugar-daddy Daddy?

Sugar-daddy Daddy?

Ms. Nichols has dragged the defendant to court today because he denies he is the father of her 13-month-old daughter. She says it is time for him to step up and take responsibility. Mr. Young says he refuses to accept the young girl because he claims ms. N was already pregnant when they started their relationship and refuses to let her trap him with another mans baby.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 23, 202116:14
Day 1 Denial

Day 1 Denial

Ms. Sutton says she believed she was in an exclusive relationship with Mr. Smith until she got pregnant and discovered he was living a double life. She says the defendant has denied her daughter and is in court to prove he is the father. Mr. Smith says Ms. Sutton is a pathological liar and her list of sexual partners extends well beyond just him and there is no way her is the father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 22, 202116:10
Years of Lies

Years of Lies

Ms. Bowman has dragged her daughter to court to save her relationship. She admits that after years of deception and confusion, she now must prove to her that her actual father is James Stewart, who passed away 18 years ago. Ms. Kalena Bowman says her mother's paternity lies have jeopardized their relationship and there is no way he is her father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 21, 202115:38
"Hey Girl, I'm Your Daddy"

"Hey Girl, I'm Your Daddy"

Ms. Robinson is suing her mother for paternity fraud and is here to prove that Mr. Moore is her biological father, even though her mother put another name on the birth certificate. Ms. Harris is certain Mr. Moore is not her daughter's father and that her daughters claim of paternity fraud is a lie and todays results will prove that case.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 18, 202116:34
Seven Years Without Commitment

Seven Years Without Commitment

Ms. Crochran is here to prove that Mr. Burch is the biological father of her 23-year-old son. She states she has had a romantic relationship with Mr. Burch since 2009 and his paternity denial makes her furious. Mr. Burch claims that Ms. Crochran and him never had a relationship and were only friends with benefits. He says she was not having sex with her during the time of conception and is here to prove he is not the father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 17, 202116:17
My Father's Failure

My Father's Failure

Mr. Lee and his siblings claim the defendant was not fathered by their dad, who was a former professional football player and 2-time Superbowl champion who sadly passed away. Mr. Patrick Lee is tired of the plaintiffs denial and today's results will prove his case that the football star was his father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 16, 202116:27
Running from Responsibilities

Running from Responsibilities

Ms. Tisby was in love with the defendant and claims he has been ducking her requests for a DNA test for her daughter. She and her mother say that he better be ready to step up and be a daddy when today's results prove he is the father. Mr. Quarterman says the plaintiff is delusional and is only trying to use him for money and once the results prove he is not the father he wants her out of his life.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 15, 202116:38
Playing Monopoly with His Heart

Playing Monopoly with His Heart

Mr. Morgan is suing his former fling to prove he fathered her one-year-old daughter. He says the DNA test results today will show he is the babies dad. Ms. Gentry-Lee says it is impossible for him to be the father and once the results are proven she wants him to leave them alone.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 14, 202116:39
Lying For Death Benefits

Lying For Death Benefits

Ms. Cameron tragically lost the love of her life 3 years ago and now stands in court to prove that he was the biological father of her child. Furthermore, she desperately needs to prove paternity so that she can file for death benefits to support her family. Ms. Melvin says her brother is not the father and has more than enough evidence to prove Ms. Cameron is lying about who the child's father is. She believes Ms. Cameron is only trying to receive death benefits she is not entitled to.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 11, 202116:53
Cheated On the Wife of 17 Years

Cheated On the Wife of 17 Years

Ms. Thompson is summoning Mr. McKinley to court to prove to him and his wife that he fathered their son. She says his wife is petty and is the cause of his paternity denial. Mr. McKinley admits that Ms. Thompson was an affair gone wrong and she needs to leave him and his wife alone and find who the real daddy is.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 10, 202117:09
Messin' With the Fellas

Messin' With the Fellas

Ms. Kryger says that her mother's ex-husband has denied that she is his daughter for much of the past 34 years due to his anger over paying child support. Now, her mother and her have brought him to prove that he is her biological father. Mr. Dittmer says he accidentally agreed to pay support and never agreed to pay her child support and never agreed to be her father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 09, 202117:06
The Delusional Troublemaker

The Delusional Troublemaker

Ms. Holshue claims her mother had an affair with the defendants father and is in court to prove that he is her biological father. Ms. Holshue and her sister say the plaintiff is a delusional troublemaker whose promiscuous mother destroyed her family and ruined her home. She says Ms. H is dragging her fathers name through the mud and there is no chance they are related.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 08, 202117:13
From the Streets to the Sheets

From the Streets to the Sheets

Ms. Englund says that she and Mr. Kiser have been together for 6 years, have a 3-year-old son together, but now he is claiming to not be the father of their 6-month-old son. She is here to prove he is the father. Mr. Kaser says he acknowledges having one child with Ms. Englund but says the younger son is not his. He says that during their separation, Ms. Englund slept with another man and he is the actual father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 07, 202117:01
She Doesn't Want or Need that Baby!

She Doesn't Want or Need that Baby!

Ms. Mangram is here today after losing her son to a violent crime. She says that the defendant is now claiming her deceased son is her childs father which she says is impossible. Ms. Spools says she has no doubt that doubt that Mr. Mangram fathered the child and she will prove it to the court today.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 04, 202116:28
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Ms. Lockridge has dragged the defendant because he has refused to acknowledge her 10-month-old son. She is 100% sure he is the father and claim todays results will prove the case. Mr. Tidwell says he was never in a relationship with Ms. Lockridge and was stunned when she told him he was pregnant. The timing has led him to believe the baby must belong to another man.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 03, 202116:57
Scared For His Future

Scared For His Future

Ms. Nielsen said the birth of her two-year-old son literally saved her life. To repay him, she says it is imperative to have his daddy in his life. She has summoned the defendant to court to make that happen. Mr. Davis says it is commendable that the plaintiff has changed her life but cannot change her past. He says there is no way he is the father and has proof that he is not.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 02, 202116:34
Secrets Need to Stay Secret

Secrets Need to Stay Secret

Mr. Feagin is here to prove that Ms. Pinkston is his biological daughter. He claims that he has kept the secret for 40 years but says that the results of the DNA test will prove his case. Ms. Pinkston says that Mr. Feagin is not her biological father and the man who raised her is.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Jun 01, 202116:04
Courtroom Meltdown

Courtroom Meltdown

Mr. McCrory and his wife received shocking results about their daughters paternity and returned home doubting the paternity of their son. Ms. McCrory claims the results of their daughter surprised them, but is confident that the results of todays test will prove her belief that her husband is the father of their son.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 31, 202116:29
Fraudulent Birth Certificate

Fraudulent Birth Certificate

Ms. Jackson has dragged her ex-boyfriend to court to prove he is the father of her 26 daughter. She claims he denied her since birth because she was in a love triangle. One week ago, she reopened the child support claiming Mr. Brown owes her more than 20,000 dollars. Mr. Brown claims that he cannot be the father because he was on the road for 3 months at the time of conception.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 29, 202116:34
Who Do I Belong To?

Who Do I Belong To?

Ms. Webster recently learned news that the man she believes to be her dad may not be her biological father. Now she has dragged the defendant to court to prove that he is her father and believes today's results will prove her case. Mr. Ware admits that he had a relationship with her mother around the time of conception but says for the past 40 years has been told that another man was her father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 27, 202115:55
10 Gentlemen in Her Bed

10 Gentlemen in Her Bed

Ms. Robertson's world was turned upside down at the age of 8 when she received news that the man she believed to be her father, was not. She was informed that the defendant, Mr. Mc.Bane Sr., is her father. She dragged him to court to prove that. Mr m says that during his military career, he was married to the plaintiffs mother but is certain that he is not the father because during the time she was unfaithful and he has proof.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 26, 202116:44
Introduced to Two Dads

Introduced to Two Dads

Ms. Sheets is here petitioning the court for the defendant to take a paternity test. Her entire life, she's been led to believe two different men were her father but the defendant, Mr. Rose learned of this only two months ago and has always believed he was the father. Mr. Rose says a bomb was dropped on him when the plaintiff asked for the test. He has stood firmly behind being her dad and thinks there is no need for a test.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 25, 202116:54
The Storm is Coming

The Storm is Coming

Mr. Fuller and his mother are here today to prove that he fathered the defendants 2-year-old daughter. He said Ms. Nelson led him to believe he was the dad and built a strong relationship with the daughter but now, the defendant is trying to rip him away. Ms. Nelson acknowledges Mr. Fullers relationship with her daughter but is now certain he is not the father and will prove it in court.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 24, 202116:41
Phone Call Father

Phone Call Father

"Ms. Holsinger has petitioned the court for a DNA test to prove the defendent is the father of her 2-year-old son. She says Mr. May has abandoned his responsibilities and will get the truth today. Mr. May says he was pressured into signing the birth certificate and is stuck with a woman that follishly believes he is the father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court."

May 21, 202116:34
It's Yours or Your Friends

It's Yours or Your Friends

Ms. Cleveland says her 18 month marriage is in jeopardy because her husband denies he is her sons biological father. She has no doubts and is desperate to prove he is the father and save the marriage. Mr. Cleveland admits that his wife has been unfaithful and has good reason to doubt that the son is his. Additionally, he has petitioned the court for a lie detector test to determine the extent of her infidelities.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 20, 202116:01
Boo Boo the Fool

Boo Boo the Fool

Ms. McCorey and her husband claim the defendants ex-husband, who has since passed away fathered her 3-year-old daughter. she says she will return to court to fight for her share of social security death benefits after todays tests prove he was the father. Ms. Smith and her daughter say it would be medically impossible that her husband is the father and the family is only in it for the money.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 19, 202116:21
In My Heart, She's Mine

In My Heart, She's Mine

Mr. Thompson has dragged the defendant, Mr. Fresneda, that he is not the father of Ms. Robinson. In fact, although Mr. Thompson has never met Ms. Robinson, he claims he has the evidence to prove he is her biological father and says that todays test results will prove that claim.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 18, 202116:31
My Baby Cancelled Our Wedding

My Baby Cancelled Our Wedding

Ms. Todd is suing her former fiancé, Mr. Foster, to prove he fathered her 4 month old daughter. She says he cancelled the wedding due to doubts of paternity. Mr. Foster says Ms. Todd admitted she cheated on him during the window of conception so the baby cannot be his.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 17, 202116:10
Fooling with Friends

Fooling with Friends

"Ms. Martinez says her family is torn apart since the defendant has denied both of her children. She has petitioned the court for a DNA test to prove the truth and hopes the results will save their relationship. Mr. Hernandez says he was suckered into claiming the plaintiffs children and can't trust anything she says. he is currently behind more than 6000 dollars in child support and will not do anything until it is proven he is the biological father.

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court."

May 14, 202116:43
The Emotional Mother

The Emotional Mother

Ms. Walters claims the defendant was a childhood family friend who got her pregnant and now refuses to do anything for her 3-year-old son. She has petitioned the court for a DNA test to prove he is the father so he finally steps up. Mr. Rodgers says he spent 2 months in jail for unpaid child support and is currently behind 2,500 dollars in child support for a kid that is not his. He and his mother are here to prove he is not the father.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 13, 202116:51
Put the Doubt to Bed

Put the Doubt to Bed

Ms. Thayer is here in hopes of saving what is left of her marriage. In doing so, she has summoned her husband to court to prove that he is the father of both of her children. Mr. Thayer says he says he absolutely does not trust his wife and is prepared to get a divorce when the court learns these kids are not his.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 12, 202117:32
It All Ended When She Burned My Clothes

It All Ended When She Burned My Clothes

Mr. Clarke is suing the defendant for a DNA test and 1,500 for damages she caused to his property because he denied being the father of her two-month-old daughter. He said today will prove he is not the father. Ms. Bailey says she was on fire while Mr. Clarke left her for another woman while pregnant and is 100% certain he is the father. She is countersuing for childcare expenses while he was absent.  Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 11, 202117:42
The Proof is in the Pontiac

The Proof is in the Pontiac

Mr. Williams claims that 4 years ago he had a one-night stand with Ms. Davis and today is here to prove that he didn't father her child. Additionally, he is suing Ms. Davis for conversion. He claims she sold his 1994 Pontiac firebird without his permission. Ms. Davis is certain that he is the father and claims he is denying the son to escape responsibility.   Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 10, 202117:08
Semi-Pro Cheater

Semi-Pro Cheater

Ms. Williams says 5 years ago, the defendant revealed a shocking secret that he is not her biological father. She and her sister are in court to prove him wrong. Mr. Scales is a retired semi-pro football player and claims that during one of his away games, their mother cheated on him with one of his teammates and he is the actual father.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 07, 202116:37
24 Years of Searching for Her

24 Years of Searching for Her

Mr. Jenkins reached out to the court to open a case. He believes that he has a long-lost daughter and hopes to one day find her to prove he is her father. Paternity Court has located the woman who is believed to be his daughter, but she is not convinced that Mr. Jenkins is her biological father.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 06, 202116:08
The Biggest Shocker Ever?

The Biggest Shocker Ever?

Ms. Jackson says Mr. Figures was a smooth-talking casanova who swept her off of her feet and out of her clothes, and then left her with a baby. She claims Mr. Figures disappeared 20 years ago and now wants to prove that he is the father of her child. Mr. Figures admits to being a former ladies man but says there is no way he is the father of Ms. Jackson's daughter.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 05, 202116:46
Trapping Me Because I'm Famous

Trapping Me Because I'm Famous

Ms. Connally is here two years later after the court helped her prove to her father that she was his biological daughter. She is back to prove to her ex boyfriend that he fathered her 9 month old daughter. Mr. Haskel claims that he is a successful R&B singer and Ms. Connally is trying to pin the daughter on him because he's famous.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 04, 202116:57
My Baby Looks Like a Man I Know

My Baby Looks Like a Man I Know

Mr. Barrage has dragged Ms. Stephens to court because he says he is being played a fool. When today's results prove that he is not her daughters father he will demand that his name be removed from the birth certificate and that he is reimbursed for the last 8 months of parenting expenses. Ms. Stephens says she is tired of Mr. Barrage calling her out and embarrassing her in front of her family and claiming the child belongs to another man.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

May 03, 202116:47
A Confusing Situation of Hurt

A Confusing Situation of Hurt

Mr. Morris says he is 100 percent certain that he is the father of the 29-year-old woman standing in the court room. He wants paternity court to put an end to the confusion. Mrs. Bristor says she doesn't believe he is the father and has been lied to by her mother about who the real father is.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 30, 202116:05
Dragging His Name Through the Mud

Dragging His Name Through the Mud

Ms. Allen says that after a brief affair with Mr. Childs, she discovered she was pregnant with her daughter, Ms. Baylor. She says Mr. Childs acknowledged paternity until his wife convinced him otherwise. She intends to prove that Mr. Childs is the father. Mr. Childs admits to the affair but says Ms. Allen was involved with other men at the time of conception. He and his wife are here to contend that he is not the father.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 29, 202116:55
The Bermuda Love Triangle

The Bermuda Love Triangle

Mr. and Mrs. Knowles previously appeared in court for a paternity case involving another child. They're back today because this love triangle has led them to another paternity dispute. The couple needs to prove to Mr. Lindsay that he is not the father of their 3-month-old son and believe he is only claiming paternity to mess with their relationship. Mr. Lindsay says Mrs. Knowles doesn't want to admit she was with him and her husband during the same time and once proven to be the child's father, he will fight for custody.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 28, 202117:16
Swept Off Your Feet To Get Dumped

Swept Off Your Feet To Get Dumped

Ms. Jones says the defendant swept her off her feet only to dump her when he found out she was pregnant. But she is positive he is the biological father of her child. This is her first seeing Mr. Jackson since she claimed she got pregnant.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 27, 202116:20
Foster Care Back and Forth

Foster Care Back and Forth

Mrs. Mueller says that after an extremely painful childhood, she turned her life around, joined the military and got married. The one thing she still needs to know is who her father is. She's dragged the defendant to court to prove he is the biological father. Mr. Robinson claims that he has always known he is not the father and feels badly for pretending to be just to stop her from being hurt.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 26, 202116:47
Your Honor, She Slept With My Cousin!

Your Honor, She Slept With My Cousin!

Ms. Gray says the defendant has ripped their family apart because of his denial that he is the father of their 10-year-old daughter. She says he never denied any of the older children but claims he is not the father of the baby. Mr. Pearson claims that not only is he not the father, but actually knows that her real father is a member of his own family.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 23, 202117:13
Two Potential Fathers?

Two Potential Fathers?

Ms. Moffett has always believed the defendant was her dad until two years ago, she received a letter from a man claiming to be her biological father. She is tired of the confusion and is petitioning the court for a paternity test to prove the defendant is her dad. Mr. Johnson says the plaintiffs mother played games, and unfortunately has substantial reason to doubt he is the father.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 22, 202116:07
One Minute He Is the Dad, the Next, He's Not

One Minute He Is the Dad, the Next, He's Not

Mr. Muriel and his sister have petitioned the court to prove he is not the father of the defendant's 18-month-old son. He has always believed that he is not the father and hopes the court will approve the test so he can prove his case. Ms. Redmond says she is tired of being a single mom, didn't make the baby alone and states there is no reason for a paternity test because the plaintiff already signed the paternity test.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 21, 202116:33
The Man Had On My Pajamas

The Man Had On My Pajamas

Ms. Touray is in court to prove that the defendant is the biological father of her adult son. She states that the defendant has been an absentee father full of excuses and wants it to all end today in court with the truth.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 20, 202116:19
A Daughter in Denial

A Daughter in Denial

Ms. Allen is in court today claiming the defendant is trying to deny her child only because he is trying to keep their affair a secret. She is here to expose the secret and prove paternity. Mr. Levon says he and his girlfriend know he is not the biological father of the child and will prove it today.   

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 19, 202116:07
She Named His Son After Someone Else?!

She Named His Son After Someone Else?!

Mr. Hunter opened his case in Paternity Court because he says there is no way he is the father of the defendants son. He worries that she is only saying he is the father for financial security. Ms. Holden admits she was confused about the biological father because of the medical advice she received, but is 100% certain Mr. Hunter is the father.  

Real people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.

Apr 16, 202116:29