A Paper Doesn’t Stop a Bullet. A False Accusation Helps Pull the Trigger.
Three Maryland cases reveal the same systemic failure: protective orders that identify danger but cannot stop it. At the same time, false filings dilute the system’s ability to respond to real threats — leaving children to bear the cost.
The Unpaid Shift
International Workers' Day highlights the ongoing struggles of working families, particularly in family courts where custody orders lack enforcement. The systemic failure results in significant economic and emotional costs for parents, echoing labor…
They’re Adults Now. He Still Can’t Call Them.
Marc Fishman’s children are no longer caught in a custody battle — they’re adults. And yet the silence remains. His case exposes a reality rarely discussed: when parental alienation succeeds, it doesn’t end. It becomes permanent.
Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares his painful experience of estrangement from his son due to parental alienation, highlighting the…
The Slush Fund and the Sealed File
The article examines the parallels between the institutional protection mechanisms in Congress and family courts, highlighting how powerful figures evade accountability. It critiques Congress's rapid response to Eric Swalwell's misconduct allegations…
When the Family Court Judge Becomes the Defendant
A Philadelphia family court judge now faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking his wife and adult daughter inside his home. The case raises uncomfortable questions about accountability in a system that routinely judges the conduct of…
Five Years Later: A Father Still Fighting for His Son
Five years after Donovon Lynch was shot and killed at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, his father is still fighting — not just for accountability, but for his son’s name. The legal case may be closed. The review board may be deadlocked. But for Wayne…
When an Allegation Becomes a Weapon
A Baltimore lawsuit challenges the use of protective orders in custody disputes, highlighting how allegations can disrupt family dynamics before being proven. It raises concerns about the impact of unproven claims on custody decisions and the balance…
HB 942 and the Illusion of Enforcement
Maryland's HB 942 aims to criminalize custody order interference, acknowledging its serious impact on families. However, it faces challenges with enforcement, as law enforcement and courts may still prioritize discretion over accountability. True reform…
Before Discovery. Before Evidence. Before the Truth.
Jeff Reichert's federal civil rights lawsuit faces a potential early dismissal by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, raising significant questions about the legal system governing custody disputes. His case highlights the structural issues within…