S27E120: Spinning the Block: Tamara Hickman vs. Hakeen Hickman
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In this emotionally charged episode of Divorce Court, Tamara and Hakeem Hickman return to the courtroom after a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship that began with a failed marriage in 2023. Tamara alleges that Hakeem's repeated infidelity—first revealed through Facebook flirtations and later confirmed by a woman claiming to have had a miscarriage from him—led to their divorce. Despite reuniting in 2024, she now claims he’s repeating the same patterns: hiding his phone, blocking her on social media, sending money to multiple women via Cash App, and showing emotional and physical disinterest during intimate moments. Hakeem denies wrongdoing, claiming Tamara is overly suspicious and engaging in her own surveillance, including hacking his accounts. Judge Start delivers a scathing verdict, diagnosing their relationship as a cycle of unresolved trauma and poor emotional maturity. He warns that without genuine self-work, counseling, and a complete break from digital deception, remarriage is doomed to fail. The episode ends with the judge dismissing the case, emphasizing that true change requires action, not just intention.
Repeated patterns of infidelity and secrecy in relationships are not fixed by reuniting—they require deep personal accountability and therapy.
Digital surveillance and privacy violations (like blocking, hiding phones, hacking accounts) are red flags that signal deeper trust issues.
Emotional intimacy and physical romance are not optional; they are foundational to a healthy relationship, especially after a breakup.
A polygraph or lie detector test is not a substitute for transparency and behavioral change.
If you're not willing to give up social media, cash apps, and private digital spaces, you're not ready to rebuild trust.
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The Return of a Troubled Relationship
“I'm learning the hard way that a leopard can't change its spots.”
The First Marriage: Lies, Social Media, and a Hidden Affair
Tamara recounts how she discovered Hakeem’s infidelity through Facebook, including a woman who claimed to have had a miscarriage from him and was selling his clothes.
The Reunion: New Red Flags Emerge
“He was sending women $200 to $300. Multiple women. Two to three cash apps.”
The Bedroom and the Birthday: A Failed Romance
“He was just laying on the bed on his phone and watching the game.”
Mutual Accusations and Digital Surveillance
Hakeem counters that Tamara is equally suspicious, accusing her of creating fake profiles and spying on his devices, including hacking his Cash App.
“Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a change is the definition of insanity.”
“He was sending women $200 to $300. Multiple women. Two to three cash apps.”
“You're not mature enough to be married.”
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Tamara Hickman
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Hakeem Hickman
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Judge Start
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Cash App
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Polygraph Examination
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Leon Panetta
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CIA
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