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Judge Lynn Toler has practiced law for more than two decades, but her legal career has led her down a path few of her peers have traveled. She was elected judge of the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court at the age of 33, and while on the bench, she worked with several organizations focusing on battered women and domestic violence. In 2001, Judge Toler became the host of "Power of Attorney," but you probably know her best as the judge on 'Divorce Court,' a position she's held since 2006. Now, I'd be lying if I didn't say I questioned Judge Toler's abilities when I noticed my beloved Judge Mablean Ephraim was no longer on the 'Divorce Court' bench. But I quickly realized that Judge Toler heard her cases with genuine concern and interest, and offered insight and practical solutions, when possible, for the couples' problems. She truly is a fair and impartial counselor. So I was really excited to speak with Judge Toler who, along with having an extensive legal and academic career, has also written two books, 'My Mother's Rules: A Practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius' and 'Put It in Writing!: Creating Agreements Between Family and Friends', co-authored with Deborah Hutchison.
Read her full interview, including the craziest cases she's handled on 'Divorce Court' @ The Frisky.
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By: thmjan on 11/21/2010 10:18AM
Judge Toler advice and rulings is on point. Marriage is a serious commitment and can work, if both parties are willing to give it their all. If you still like to run with the boys and do the club thing, stay single! If you love your mate as do yourself, you would make sure that you have their best interest at heart.
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By: You Know Who on 11/21/2010 7:08PM
Thank you, a pleasant story for a change, she is a female to admire.Any one who see's her show and does not learn something is undoubtably, mental ill and dangerous, lock them up immediately.To bad we do not have more shows of this calibur, our young people really need help far beyond the garbage they receive in our educational systems,they need real world info:,be there done that stuff!!! Beauty and brains,dam hard to find.
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By: Apostle James Winfree on 11/27/2010 12:17PM
God's Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what we do with Christ Jesus that will really matter at the end of our last breaths.Amen Its Time!!!
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By: Jaye on 11/27/2010 1:26PM
I love Judge Lynn Toler. Not only is she a beautiful black woman, but she has the couples' best interests at heart. Unlike Mablean Eiphram, the former hostess of Divorce Court - who is not a real judge, Lynn Toler listens with open ears and an open mind. Lynn Toler doesn't come across with the nasty attitude like most of these television judges. Judge Toler is definitely a breath of fresh air.
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By: she rocks on 11/27/2010 6:55PM
O my gosh, I so, so love Judge Lynn because she is so fair, extremely nice, tv-friendly, unlike Judge Ephriam who was simply no longer fit for tv because of her horrible, terrible, mean attitude with every single one of her guests. I'm so glad they didn't reach an agreement with Judge Ephriam and renew her contract. However, they have found the ultimate Judge of all Judges for tv that hopefully everyone loves, if you don't like this woman's pleasant personality, then you're a fool. I hope she remains 'Divorce Court's' tv Judge for a very, very, very long time until she retires because I don't miss a show, which is apart of my must-see daily line-up. Furthermore, I love her wittiness, sarcasism and her ability to tell it like it is on a professional level and have you laughing, but manages to give heart-felt arbitration and useful advice to every guest that comes before her so after she has heard their case. You're the best, Judge Lynn, and you're absolutely beautiful and stunning!
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By: she rocks on 11/27/2010 7:00PM
[correction]: that comes before her after she has heard their case.
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By: dorothy smith on 1/03/2011 8:54PM
i just looked at this for the first time. i enjoy reading something especielly by Judge Lynn Toler. i wanted informaion on do I need a divorce if i think the man i married was already read and i left after being 8 months to him for 13 years and find out he got married again without getting a divorce from me. i want to get married again and want to no do i need a divorce vbecause i am thinking i was not really married if he was married and still got married again after marrying me he is still married and i am still stressed wanting my name back please respond asp to dorothyredsmith@aol.com i live in north carolina.
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By: Curtis Antonieo Spears on 1/04/2011 5:43PM
Hi Judge,
Today in these times it's all about control by situation or circumstance. To fully understand this, one must realize that the individual in which you are in a relationship with has been denied this opportunity to speak out. This is the reason why communication saves a nation, now listen for a minute. There are clues to all people that has been denied their say, in order to find out if they're nuts or not watch them closely and listen. With the questions you ask it's really easy to find out if you got a nut case or not. In conclusion, one should never buy a car before you test drive it.
Have A Good One Judge
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