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When Justice Sleeps: What Happens When the Judge Doesn’t Read Your File

August 6, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The article by Michael Phillips critiques the family court system, highlighting judges’ negligence in reviewing cases, leading to rubber-stamp rulings and biased decisions. It emphasizes the emotional toll on parents who feel unheard, calling for reforms like mandatory confirmation of document review and enhanced accountability to ensure fair hearings and justice in family courts.

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Hijacked Justice: How Federal Funding Turned Family Court into a Profit Machine

July 18, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The family court system has undergone a deliberate transformation over decades, driven by federal funding that incentivizes revenue generation from private disputes. Laws like Title IV-D and PRWORA have turned courts into profit-driven entities, prioritizing efficiency over justice and resulting in systemic bias against noncustodial parents, primarily fathers.

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The Quiet Coup: How ADR Replaced the Constitution and No One Voted for It

July 17, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

By Michael Phillips In a sharp and carefully phrased academic critique, Professor Eric Yamamoto confirms what many legal reformers have long suspected: the American justice system has been quietly hijacked. …

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Judges for Sale: The Quiet Power of ADR and the Revolving Door

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The family court system’s reliance on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has turned justice into a for-profit enterprise, often forcing parents into mediation without considering safety or power dynamics. Retired judges transition into mediation roles, profiting from a system they once controlled, raising ethical concerns and perpetuating cycles of abuse and conflict.

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Justice Denied in Westchester: The Cruel Campaign Against Marc Fishman

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - 3 Comments.

Westchester County Family Court faces criticism over Judge Michelle Schauer’s handling of Marc Fishman’s case, who has not seen his children in five years due to alleged judicial overreach and ignored evidence of parental alienation. Despite adhering to court requirements, Fishman is denied accommodations, highlighting systemic issues and raising urgent calls for reform.

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Justice Denied: The Impeachment Files

July 5, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Janice Wolk Grenadier is challenging Chief Justice John G. Roberts over the upcoming private gala at the Supreme Court, which she argues symbolizes elitism in the judiciary. She filed a Petition for Impeachment citing constitutional violations and calling for Congress to act against the growing disconnect between the legal elite and ordinary citizens.