Child Support Reform Archives

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.

Maryland’s New Child Support Rules: A Fast-Track to Poverty and Prison?

June 15, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s recent procedural changes in child support cases facilitate electronic service, which the state claims will help low-income families. However, these changes create vulnerabilities for struggling parents, primarily fathers, allowing for easier enforcement actions without adequate due process. Critics argue this reform prioritizes revenue generation over genuine support and justice for families.

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

June 2, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

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.