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S7·E113 Forced to be a Deadbeat Dad?

Episode
Season 7, Episode 113
Air Date
February 27, 2009
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 27, 2009 60 min
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Synopsis

Are deadbeat dads actually dead broke dads? As the American economy struggles, men comprise 82 percent of the recent layoffs. In child support cases, are men and women treated equally in the courts or are these laws out of touch with today's economy? Bill says he could be forced to be a deadbeat dad. He wants to leave his current high-paying job to become a teacher and spend more time with his children, but worries he won't be able to pay his current child support payments. Would it be fair to consider sending him to jail for trying to be a better father? Next, former NBA star Jason Caffey used to make $5 million a year but says he now has trouble paying the amount of child support he owes for his 10 children. He allegedly owes hundreds of thousands of dollars, and there's an order out for his arrest. Why does Jason say he has been treated unfairly? An attorney for one of the women makes Jason an offer. Will he accept the deal? Then, Bret and Jennifer say they struggle to keep up with the child support payments owed to his ex-wife. Jennifer says her family is suffering. Mel Feit, director of the National Center for Men and Lis Wiehl, legal analyst and author, weigh in on these stories and engage in a heated debate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 113 of Dr. Phil air?

Season 7, Episode 113 ('Forced to be a Deadbeat Dad?') originally aired on February 27, 2009.

How long is Season 7 Episode 113 ('Forced to be a Deadbeat Dad?')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Dr. Phil Season 7 Episode 113?

Are deadbeat dads actually dead broke dads? As the American economy struggles, men comprise 82 percent of the recent layoffs. In child support cases, are men and women treated equally in the courts or are these laws out of touch with today's economy? Bill says he could be forced to be a deadbeat dad...

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