Million-Dollar Custody Battle

November 9, 2012
60 min
Season 11 - Episode 49: Million-Dollar Custody Battle

Season 11 - Episode 49: Million-Dollar Custody Battle

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Overview

Ex-spouses Pam and Jim say they’ve spent nearly $1 million combined in a battle for custody of their 9-year-old daughter, Dawn -- a fight that includes multiple arrests, restraining orders and accusations of abuse and molestation. Pam says her ex-husband is a vindictive, narcissistic liar, and she has proof that their daughter is afraid of him. She also claims that Jim abused her for years and is now trying to destroy her life -- but is he? Jim says his ex-wife is mentally ill and should not have custody of Dawn. He says Pam has tried to kill him in front of their daughter, and he has proof that she has physically abused Dawn. Can Pam and Jim stop finger-pointing and mud-slinging and do what’s best for their daughter? Plus, Pam agrees to take a polygraph test. Don’t miss the results!

Episode Information

TV Show

Dr. Phil

Season

Season 11

Episode Number

49

Air Date

November 9, 2012

Runtime

60 minutes