Broken Court System Archives

Open Letter: A Year and a Half of Silence — And Still No Justice

July 3, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Michael Phillips shares his 18-month struggle to maintain court-ordered parenting time with his son, Dylan, facing continuous denial from the Maryland family court system. Despite fulfilling his obligations, Phillips highlights widespread issues of “paper custody,” where courts fail to enforce orders, resulting in emotional and psychological harm to children.

No One Is Safe: How Family Court Punishes Our Heroes

May 9, 2025October 29, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Veterans and first responders, who sacrifice for our safety, face unjust treatment in family court. Their service is misinterpreted as disqualification from parenthood, leading to custody loss. The system is biased, often favoring those who remain behind. Reform is essential to ensure justice protects rather than punishes those who serve.

When the System Rewards Destruction

April 30, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The author’s experience in Maryland Family Court from 2020 to 2022 highlights the destructive impact of attorney Alisa G. Cummins, who weaponized family conflict and mental health issues to undermine the author’s life. Despite his innocence, he suffered significant losses, including his home and his relationship with his son, exposing a flawed system that rewards manipulation.