Inside Judge Judy's Rare Comments on Her 49-Year Marriage to Jerry Sheindlin

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Q1: Why did Judy and Jerry Sheindlin divorce in 1990?
A1: Following the death of Judy's father, she felt Jerry was not providing the emotional support she needed during her grief. After she issued an ultimatum regarding their dynamic, Jerry resisted, prompting Judy to file for divorce. They reconciled and remarried roughly a year later after realizing how much they missed their partnership.

Q2: Was Jerry Sheindlin a real judge before joining television?
A2: Yes. Jerry Sheindlin was a highly respected New York State Supreme Court justice from 1986 until 1999, presiding over major felony trials before transitioning to television to host The People's Court from 1999 to 2001.

Q3: How many children do Judy and Jerry Sheindlin share?
A3: They share a blended family of five children. Jerry had three children (Gregory, Jonathan, and Nicole) from his previous marriage, and Judy had two children (Jamie and Adam) from hers. They also have 13 grandchildren.