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The Case Maryland Wants to Bury: Inside Reichert v. Hornbeck

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

The Reichert v. Hornbeck case details a father’s arduous battle for custody over his son, marked by systemic biases and legal obstacles. Jeff Reichert’s parental rights were revoked without appropriate justification, exacerbated by the Maryland judiciary’s refusal to publicly document critical rulings. This case highlights alarming issues within family law and judicial transparency.

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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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Adr / Family Court / Judges / New York / The Fishman Files / Uncategorized

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

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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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Anne Arundel County / Baltimore County / Circuit Court / Family Court / Judicial / The Reichert Files

Holy Hell, Maryland: What the Heck Is Going on in Reichert v. Hornbeck?

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

The article uncovers the troubling 15-year child custody case of Jeffrey Reichert and Sarah Hornbeck, highlighting numerous unanswered questions about parental alienation and judicial accountability. It discusses the obscurity of unpublished appellate opinions, potential corruption in Anne Arundel County courts, and the impact on the child caught in the fray.

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Family Court / Judges / New York / The Fishman Files

A Father in Court Alone: The High-Stakes Struggle of Marc Fishman

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On April 28, 2025, Marc Fishman, fighting parental alienation and suspended visitation rights in a New York courtroom, faced significant challenges: no attorney, unreceived filings, and a judge potentially biased against him. His struggle highlights flaws in the family court system, which prioritizes procedure over the welfare of vulnerable parents and children.

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