Court Abuse Archives

Friday Night Lights, Dark Family Secrets: How a Father Who Won Was Erased — And Who Profited

September 19, 2025September 20, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

A Maryland father who once beat the family court system and won full custody has been systematically erased from his son’s life. From protective orders to police intimidation and schools shutting their doors, every institution has been weaponized to enforce his absence. This isn’t a custody dispute. It’s a hit — executed in plain sight under Friday night lights.

Accountability / Ada Accommodations / Child Custody / Child Custody / Civil Rights / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Family Court / Judges / Judicial / Judicial Disability / Locked Out of Justice / New York / New York Watch / The Fishman Files

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.

Attorneys / Child Custody / Child Custody / Corruption / Court Corruption / Court Reform / Family Court Reform / New Jersey / The Corruption Series

When Custody Reform Threatens Profits, the Legal Industry Panics

June 26, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

New Jersey Senate Bill S-4510 aims to prioritize children’s preferences in custody disputes and require evidence for reunification therapy, facing opposition from matrimonial lawyers concerned about profit loss. Critics argue it challenges the current system’s control and accountability, emphasizing the need for children’s voices in family court decisions and reforming the legal framework.

Court Corruption / Judges / Judicial Disability / The Corruption Series / Thunder's Wall of Shame / Virginia / Virginia Watch

Behind the Gavel: Scrutinizing Judge Penney Azcarate Beyond the Headlines

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Judge Penney Azcarate gained fame during the Depp-Heard trial but faces criticism for her family court practices in Virginia. Critics claim her decisions may hinder victims seeking justice, citing concerns over judicial conduct that balance her praised veterans’ advocacy against allegations of courtroom mismanagement and bias. Ongoing scrutiny suggests a complex legacy.

Anne Arundel County / Baltimore City / Baltimore County / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Family Court / Judges / Judicial Disability / Juveniles / The Reichert Files

The Courtroom That Erased Fatherhood: Four Father’s Days Without a Word

June 17, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

Four Father’s Days have come and gone. Four years of silence. Four years of sanctioned cruelty disguised as justice. Jeff Reichert hasn’t disappeared — the court disappeared him. And his son, Grant? Taken from the life he chose, the father he trusted, and the stability he thrived in — all because Maryland decided this father wasn’t supposed to win.

Op-Ed: No Kings, No Parents — Why Americans Protest for Non-Citizens but Not for Their Own Children

June 13, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The article discusses the neglect of American parents and children impacted by the family court system, highlighting that over 23 million children are affected. It criticizes the lack of protests or media attention regarding this issue compared to immigrant rights. The author emphasizes the injustices faced by families and calls for recognition and support for their plight.

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

May 27, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

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.