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I Haven’t Met Taran Nolan. But I Know Injustice When I See It.

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Michael Phillips shares the story of Taran Nolan, a quadriplegic mother and trauma survivor facing systemic injustice in family court. Denied accommodations and labeled unstable for her emotional expressions, Taran’s struggle highlights a broader issue where disabled and traumatized parents are stripped of their rights, treated as problems rather than individuals deserving support.

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Ada Accommodations / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Constitutional Rights / Disability / Family Court / Judges / Judicial Disability / Montgomery County

Every Motion Denied: A Father’s Day Message from the Broken Heart of Maryland Family Court

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

In Montgomery County, Maryland, a father has been unable to see his son since January 2024 due to the Circuit Court’s refusal to enforce a court order. Despite filing around 100 motions requesting enforcement and accommodations for disabilities, all efforts were ignored or denied, reflecting systemic neglect of fathers’ rights within the family court system.

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Ada Accommodations / Adr / Advocacy / Constitutional Law / Constitutional Rights / Corruption / Court Reform / Family Court / Judges / Legislation / New York / The Fishman Files

Where Is the Oversight? NY Legislators Stay Silent as Family Court Abuses Continue

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Marc Fishman, denied due process and access to his children, symbolizes systemic abuse in New York’s family courts, where judges act without accountability. Despite evidence of misconduct and legislators’ awareness, reforms remain unaddressed, resulting in suffering families. Immediate legislative action and oversight are essential to restore justice in the system.

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Ada Accommodations / Anne Arundel County / Appellate Court / Baltimore City / Constitutional Law / Disability / Judges

A Voice for Justice: How Jeff Reichert Turned to an ADA Advocate to Defend His Rights and Protect His Son

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Jeff Reichert has engaged an independent ADA advocate, Janice Wolk Grenadier, to address alleged discrimination and procedural failures in his custody battle. Her letter calls for judicial accountability, an investigation into jurisdictional misconduct, enforcement of past court orders, and safeguarding the rights of both Grant and Jeff during a flawed legal process.

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Ada Accommodations / Advocacy / Constitutional Rights / Corruption / Court Reform / Family Court

Disabled, Defenseless, and Denied: How Family Courts Systematically Abuse Disabled Parents and Violate Federal Law

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Disabled parents in the U.S. face systemic discrimination in family courts, where their disabilities are used against them, often resulting in wrongful protective orders. The legal system ignores the ADA, leaving these parents vulnerable and alienated from their children. Accountability for judges is lacking, perpetuating this crisis. Immediate action and support are essential.

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Ada Accommodations / Adr / Constitutional Law / Court Reform / Family Court / Judges

The Lawless Bench: Judge Michelle Schauer’s Federal Rights Violations Against a Disabled Father Must Be Investigated

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

Westchester County Family Court Judge Michelle I. Schauer has unlawfully restricted disabled father Marc Fishman’s access to his twin sons’ school records, violating federal laws like FERPA and the ADA. This act reflects judicial overreach and potential discrimination, prompting calls for federal intervention and accountability for the judge and associated legal entities.

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Ada Accommodations / Family Court / New York / The Fishman Files

No Note-Taker, No Justice: How Family Court Denies ADA Rights

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

America’s family courts are violating the ADA by denying essential accommodations to disabled litigants like Marc Fishman, who faced obstacles accessing legal proceedings. This inconsistency represents a double standard compared to federal courts, undermining equal protection. Reform is crucial to ensure equitable access and accountability for family court judges regarding disability rights.

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