Surfside, I saw the red circled woman walk past defense table so i THINK she is part of the courthouse or legal entity.
I don't think parents have to approve under 18, guardian may, which would be PC for at least the youngest, not sure how old NM is now.
If TM is doing anything, its for herself, not for him or her kids. They both look well fed, so commissary funds must be full. Wonder who is filling SM's. I doubt PC. If i were in SM's shoes, i'd be keeping TM FAR away from my trial. Not like he can put her up as she did it herself, i think that is the push with showing the phones TOGETHER this trial. I see that testimony as a backup for the 'he did it/she did it' possible blaming each other.
On the other hand, from his demeanor, he looks cocky to me, but probably still being threatened by TM thru PC or kids one way or another.