In the episode of Paternity Court titled “Woman Claims She Is A ‘Fast Breeder'”, Ms. Woods and Mr. Volmar find themselves in a heated dispute over the paternity of Ms. Woods’ youngest child, Madison. Ms. Woods, a mother of four, describes herself as a “fast breeder” due to her high fertility. She is adamant that Mr. Volmar, a man she met at a club and had a brief sexual relationship with, is the father of her child. She recalls, “I was going through some issues with my other kid’s father. And one night, I went to the club and wound up running into Mr. Volmar. He actually walked up to me while I was having a drink, and he whispered in my ear and told me that I look like something that he, you know, he could see his self with.”
Mr. Volmar, on the other hand, is skeptical about his paternity due to his low sperm count. He asserts, “I tried to get three different women pregnant and when I stopped trying, she gets pregnant. I don’t know. It doesn’t add up to me.” Despite his initial denial of paternity, he shows a softer side when he meets his daughter for the first time, expressing a desire to be a part of her life.
The case takes a turn when Dr. Jameelah Gater, a medical expert, confirms Mr. Volmar’s low sperm count but also clarifies that it does not make it impossible for him to father a child. She explains, “Mr. Volmar had several factors that indicate he does have a low sperm count. One was the sperm count itself, it was at 20 million. Anything below 20 million is considered low sperm or oligospermia, and that does decrease your chances of fathering a child. However, it does not make it impossible for a man to father a child.”
The episode reaches its climax when Judge Lake announces the results of the paternity test, declaring, “In the case of Woods v. Volmar, when it comes to four-month-old Madison Woods, it has been determined by this court, Mr. Volmar, you are the father.” This revelation brings a sense of relief to Ms. Woods, who had been adamant about Mr. Volmar’s paternity from the start.
Despite the complex circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, Ms. Woods remains steadfast in her belief that Mr. Volmar is the father. She is also open about her past relationships and the difficulties she faced with her other children’s father. Mr. Volmar, despite his initial denial and skepticism, shows a softer side when he meets his daughter for the first time, expressing a desire to be a part of her life. He even admits, “She is gorgeous. Gorgeous, yeah. JUDGE LAKE: That she is. That she is.”
The episode is a roller-coaster of emotions, with moments of tension, drama, and eventual relief. It highlights the complexities of relationships and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with Mr. Volmar acknowledging his daughter and expressing a desire to be a part of her life.
