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When the Innocent Fear the Courtroom: Why the Family Court System Must Be Abolished

Family courts have become terrifying spaces for fit parents, often treating them as defendants and stripping them of custody based on unfounded allegations. The system is criticized for its coercive mediation practices, lack of due process, and enabling parental alienation. Reform is urgently needed to protect families and ensure justice.

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The Child Support Industrial Complex: How Defense Contractors Like Lockheed Martin Turned Broken Families Into Big Business

Michael Phillips highlights the troubling involvement of defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, now Conduent, in child support enforcement. This privatization has transformed the system into a profit-driven industry that prioritizes metrics over families, leading to automation that harms vulnerable parents. The need for reform, transparency, and human oversight is critical.

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Mechanic vs. Machine: How a South Carolina Family Court Is Destroying a Father With Legal Extortion

William H. Sewell, a South Carolina father, faces jail for inability to pay a $25,000 fee to a Guardian ad Litem, despite being deemed fit. Sewell’s custody case highlights systemic corruption, legal extortion, and a lack of accountability within family courts that crush economically disadvantaged parents. His story urges for reform and visibility.

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

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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Paralyzed by Procedure: How Family Court Turns Technicalities Into Injustice

Family court in New York often prioritizes procedural technicalities over truth, resulting in devastating consequences for parents like Marc Fishman, who struggles for access to his children due to bureaucratic failures. The system frequently dismisses claims based on flawed processes, not factual inaccuracies, highlighting an urgent need for reform to restore fair access to justice.

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

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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Judges with a Financial Stake in Your Case? Why That’s a Constitutional Crisis

The family court system faces significant issues regarding judicial impartiality, as many judges have financial ties that create conflicts of interest. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in Caperton v. A.T. Massey, recusal is rarely practiced, leading to a constitutional crisis where litigants, particularly vulnerable ones, are deprived of fair hearings.

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Two Schools. Two Kids. No Court Order. Why I’m Investigating a Disturbing Attempted Child Removal in San Marcos.

On May 1, 2025, officials from various agencies attempted to remove Giselle Smiel’s children from school without legal authorization or notification. Despite no court order and no emergencies declared, this incident highlights serious violations of parental rights and due process. An investigation has been launched to uncover the circumstances behind this alarming event.

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When Judges Judge Their Own Cases: Why Recusal Rules Fail in Family Court

In America’s family courts, the principle that no one should be a judge in their own case is often violated. The case of Marc Fishman highlights this issue, as Judge Michelle I. Schauer, with a contentious history with Fishman, asserts control over his custody case despite allegations of bias and ethical concerns, undermining judicial impartiality.

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