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Seven Ways Montgomery County Circuit Court Enables Custodial Interference

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The author describes their experience with Montgomery County Circuit Court, highlighting systemic failures in enforcing custody orders. Key issues include treating violations as disputes, failing to enforce contempt, prioritizing mediation, and ignoring parental alienation. These practices harm both children and parents, necessitating accountability and transparency in family courts to protect children’s rights.

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Lost in the Crossfire: Why Family Court Reform Struggles in America’s Political Battlefield

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In America, the family court system’s corruption and dysfunction quietly devastate countless families, often ignored amid partisan conflicts. Reform requires transparency, accountability, and oversight, yet political leaders hesitate to act due to concerns over power structures. This crisis affects all sides, demanding urgent attention as it undermines justice and family stability.

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Title IV-D: South Carolina’s Child Support “Incentive” Program or Judicial Slush Fund?

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The Title IV-D child support enforcement program, intended to aid families, is under scrutiny in South Carolina due to alleged misuse of funds by officials. Indictments against clerks for embezzlement highlight systemic issues, revealing a revenue-driven focus that undermines justice, disproportionately affecting low-income fathers and raising concerns about due process in child support cases.

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Maryland’s Parent-Erasure Pattern: Dangerous Crossroads in Custody Law

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The Reichert v. Hornbeck ruling in Anne Arundel County exemplifies a troubling trend in Maryland law, where de facto parentage may undermine fit biological parents’ rights. Judge Morris granted standing to John H. Michel without justification, risking judicial overreach. The General Assembly must intervene to protect fundamental parental rights and clarify legal standards.

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Forget Epstein’s Ghost—It’s Time Trump Took Aim at the Real Threat: America’s Corrupt Family Courts

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Michael Phillips argues that the focus on high-profile cases like Epstein distracts from the serious issues within the family court system affecting middle-class families. He condemns the profit-driven practices in family courts, calling for reforms such as abolishing Title IV-D incentives and ensuring due process. He urges Trump to prioritize these reforms to restore family integrity.

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Child Custody in 2025: Behind the Numbers Lies a System Still Stacked Against Fathers

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The family court system in the U.S. remains heavily biased, favoring mothers in custody cases despite slight improvements. Legal pressures and systemic inefficiencies deter fathers from seeking equal access, often leading to unjust outcomes. High child support and punitive measures exacerbate poverty, while algorithmic predictions may reinforce existing biases. A significant overhaul is needed for genuine equality.

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Double Standard: Why a Cop Keeps His Pension While a Disabled Dad Loses His Children

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The article discusses the stark disparity in the justice system of New Rochelle, New York, exemplified by Officer Lane Schlesinger, who, despite a history of misconduct, enjoys a full pension, while Marc Fishman, a disabled father wrongfully arrested, has faced years of separation from his children and continuous injustices. This highlights systemic failures and erosion of public trust.

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“Unwitting Accomplices” — How Schools, Doctors, and Coaches Get Pulled Into Custody Wars Without Realizing It

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The article by Michael Phillips discusses how third parties, including schools, doctors, and coaches, often unknowingly contribute to parental alienation during custody disputes. It highlights how one parent manipulates the narrative, sidelining the other, leading to significant psychological harm to children and the excluded parent. Awareness and education are vital for change.

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How Family Courts Are Ignoring the Trauma They Create: Every Denied Parent Is an Extra ACE Score for a Child

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The family court system often harms children by enabling one parent to restrict access to the other, causing psychological trauma. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) increase with such estrangement, leading to long-term emotional and physical issues. Courts frequently fail to protect children from these harmful dynamics, exacerbating trauma instead of addressing it.

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