Watkins told the outlet that his client has Asperger's syndrome and that his mental health would play a role in his case. Chansley was the shirtless man filmed strutting through the Capitol building on Jan. 6, clad in a horned coyote-tail headdress, face paint, and wielding a flag-adorned spear.
Watkins declined to apologize for the remarks during a Wednesday morning interview on CNN when asked directly, explaining that the comments he later acknowledged as "politically incorrect" got attention, which is what he had been seeking.
Although the attorney's comments may have been unprofessional an offensive to you, these type of comments rarely provoke much of a reaction from the court--as you saw already. Revisiting this offense at your next court appearance will probably just annoy the judge. Unfortunately, people lie in court all the time.
Stay focused. Do not let snide remarks make you lose sight of the case. The Court has already stated her position on the comments, no need to revisit them. Continue to save all of your support payment documentation as well as documentation evidencing your efforts to seek employment. Facts win cases.
Don't sweat it. The judge probably scored a couple of sympathy points with you for the comment.
You are unable to act against the attorney. Attorney argument is immune from suit. As for child support, you understand it better now when former President Jimmy Carter says we are no longer a functioning democracy. You are lucky you didn't get referred for civil incarceration. The job hunt problem doesn't matter.
It is unlikely the judge will dismiss a support case based on the attorney's comment. Once the arrears have been reset there is probably little the judge will do. Hopefully you will be able to catch up with payments before it becomes a bigger problem. Good luck.