After 18 years of marriage to lawyer Charles, Helen is shocked when he announces he's ending their marriage and shacking up with Brenda . Helen retreats to the house of her grandmother Madea, who helps her destroy much of Charles' property, earning her house arrest. While Charles prepares for the trial of a corrupt client, Helen is courted by Orlando, an affectionate moving man with strong Christian values.

Cast :

• Kimberly Elise
• Helen McCarter

• Steve Harris
• Charles McCarter

• Shemar Moore
• Orlando

• Tamara Taylor
• Debrah

• Lisa Marcos
• Brenda

• Tiffany Evans
• Tiffany

• Cicely Tyson
• Myrtle

• Tyler Perry
• Brian (as Madea)

• Vic Avilles
• Party Guest

• Sho Dixon
• Child

• Mablean Ephriam
• Divorce Court Judge

• Wilbur Fitzgerald
• Judge

• Donnie McClurkin
• Pastor

• Cedric Pendleton
• Max