1:31:04
but myjob is to adjudicate
the laws ofthe state of California...
1:31:09
and at this time
I have no choice...
1:31:11
but to grant sole custody
to Sam's mother...
1:31:17
Abbie Reynolds.
1:31:26
Are you all right, darling?
1:31:34
Excuse me, Your Honour.
May I approach the bench?
1:31:37
- What's this about?
- Well, my client feels
he has a stake in this case.
1:31:40
- Your client?
- Kevin Lassiter, Your Honour.
1:31:43
- I'm Sam's natural father, Your Honour.
- You're a little late.
1:31:46
I didn't fiind out till last week.
Abbie never told me.
1:31:49
- Is that true, Ms Reynolds?
- Yes.
1:31:52
Your Honour, we'd like to present
evidence proving that Mr Lassiter
has a good steadyjob...
1:31:55
and a sizable extended family
in the area.
1:31:57
Are you asking for shared custody,
Mr Lassiter?
1:32:02
I just want to be able to spend
enough time with him to fiind out.
1:32:05
- I'm asking to know him.
- Counsellors, approach the bench.
1:32:15
- Why didn't you tell me?
- Look, I meant what I said.
1:32:18
I gotta fiigure this out for myself.
I gotta get to know my son.
1:32:21
- Oh, sure, we can--
- No.
1:32:22
This is between me and Sam.
This has nothing to do with you.
1:32:28
Look, I'm just being honest.
1:32:38
In light
ofthis recent development...
1:32:41
I will not renderjudgment
in this matter...
1:32:45
until a custodial examination
is completed.
1:32:49
We will reconvene
four months from today...
1:32:51
on November 1 5th,
and Ms Reynolds...
1:32:55
will have temporary custody
ofthe child...
1:32:58
but will not be allowed
to leave the state of California...