“‘It Doesn’t Pass Muster Without Proof’ – Judge Melissia R. Mogen Checks Dad on Child Support”

In this courtroom clip, Judge Melissia R. Mogen handles two emotional family law matters:

🔹 Child support & tools dispute (Nicholas Arcand):
A father asks the court to consider thousands of dollars in tool expenses from his job when calculating child support. Judge Mogen listens patiently—but then reminds him:

“I get your argument, but it doesn’t pass muster without proof.”
She explains the need for receipts, bank statements, or recreated records from places like hardware stores and sets the matter over to a new date, telling him to:
“Do the best that you can to recreate proof of those expenses.”

🔹 Paternity & birthing expenses (Riley Dalberg & Caden Fancher):
In a rare positive courtroom moment, both parents calmly agree to birthing expenses and to reserve child support while they work out a possible agreement. Judge Mogen is openly impressed and tells them:

“You are doing what is so much in the best interest of your daughter.”
“You are being great parents.”
“She will adjust so much better because you don’t have that chaos.”

This video shows:

How judges handle child support modification and claimed work expenses

Why documentation matters more than words

A rare moment where a judge praises co-parents instead of scolding them

💬 What do YOU think?
Should work tools and job expenses reduce child support? And should courts leave child support at $0 when parents peacefully agree?

⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video is for news, education, and legal commentary only. It is not legal advice.

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