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Still No Justice: How the Military’s Family Advocacy Program Becomes a Weapon Against Its Own
Still No Justice: How the Military’s Family Advocacy Program Becomes a Weapon Against Its Own
Follow-up to “No One Is Safe: How Family Court Punishes Our Heroes”
Michael Phillips
May 13
Say This Loud and Clear: I Do Not Waive My Right to Due Process
Say This Loud and Clear: I Do Not Waive My Right to Due Process
“I DO NOT WAIVE, NOR CAN I WAIVE, MY IMMUTABLE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS OF LAW. This right is guaranteed under the Constitution of the United…
Michael Phillips
May 10
The Forgotten Victims: What About the Men?
The Forgotten Victims: What About the Men?
“Tell me why there is now overwhelming scholarly and governmental studies, reports and evidence that domestic violence happens to both…
Michael Phillips
May 9
No One Is Safe: How Family Court Punishes Our Heroes
No One Is Safe: How Family Court Punishes Our Heroes
They fought our wars. They responded to our disasters. They ran into danger while the rest of us ran away. And now, many of them are…
Michael Phillips
May 8
“Tough Sh*t”: When Family Court Punishes You for Losing Your Job
“Tough Sh*t”: When Family Court Punishes You for Losing Your Job
What happens when the court destroys your ability to earn — then punishes you for not earning?
Michael Phillips
May 8
The Cost of Progress: How Systems Undermined Morality, Family, and the Future of Our Children
The Cost of Progress: How Systems Undermined Morality, Family, and the Future of Our Children
“How we treat our children is our societal mirror.” — Thomas Wedge That line stopped me cold. Because it’s true — and terrifying.
Michael Phillips
May 7
Damaged Goods: How Family Court Conflict Can Wreck Your Career
Damaged Goods: How Family Court Conflict Can Wreck Your Career
And What Struggling Parents Are Supposed to Do About It
Michael Phillips
May 7
When the Fire Comes: Leaning Into Faith Amidst Abuse, Trauma, and Betrayal
When the Fire Comes: Leaning Into Faith Amidst Abuse, Trauma, and Betrayal
There are moments in life when it feels like the walls are closing in. Not because of a mistake you made, but because of the cruelty of…
Michael Phillips
May 6
“The Constitution Doesn’t Apply Here”: The Most Dangerous Lie in America’s Courtrooms
“The Constitution Doesn’t Apply Here”: The Most Dangerous Lie in America’s Courtrooms
Based on commentary and legal research by Bruce Eden.
Michael Phillips
May 5
How to Fight Back Against Narcissist Proxies and Enablers: A Survival Guide from the Front Lines of…
How to Fight Back Against Narcissist Proxies and Enablers: A Survival Guide from the Front Lines of…
Family court is brutal enough when it’s just you and your ex battling over custody. But when you’re dealing with a narcissistic ex, you’re…
Michael Phillips
May 5
No Warrant. No Order. Just Lies. — The San Marcos School Ambush Exposing Family Court Fraud
No Warrant. No Order. Just Lies. — The San Marcos School Ambush Exposing Family Court Fraud
Two schools. Two children. One loving mother — left completely in the dark.
Michael Phillips
May 3
The Narcissist’s Amnesia: “I Don’t Remember” and Other Gaslighting Games
The Narcissist’s Amnesia: “I Don’t Remember” and Other Gaslighting Games
There’s a certain brand of psychological warfare that comes with co-parenting after divorce — especially when the other parent is a…
Michael Phillips
May 3
⚖️ Justice for Sale: How Socioeconomic Bias Is Wrecking Families in Family Court
⚖️ Justice for Sale: How Socioeconomic Bias Is Wrecking Families in Family Court
And What Pro Se Litigants Can Do About It
Michael Phillips
May 2
The Gender Wars Are a Distraction: How the Family Court System Profits from Division While Parents…
The Gender Wars Are a Distraction: How the Family Court System Profits from Division While Parents…
There’s a war being waged in America’s family courts — but it’s not the one you think.
Michael Phillips
May 1
When the System Rewards Destruction:
When the System Rewards Destruction:
My Experience with Alisa G. Cummins in Maryland Family Court (2020–2022)
Michael Phillips
May 1
Florida Launches First Office of Parental Rights — Will Maryland, Virginia, or D.C.
Florida Launches First Office of Parental Rights — Will Maryland, Virginia, or D.C.
In a bold move that could ripple far beyond state lines, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the launch of the Office of…
Michael Phillips
Apr 30
The Invisible Hunt: How Narcissistic Abusers Use Stalking by Proxy to Evade Accountability
The Invisible Hunt: How Narcissistic Abusers Use Stalking by Proxy to Evade Accountability
When we think of stalking, we usually picture a figure lurking in the shadows — following someone home, harassing them at work, showing up…
Michael Phillips
Apr 30
Mahmoud v. Taylor: The Battle Over Books, Rights, and Belief in America’s Schools
Mahmoud v. Taylor: The Battle Over Books, Rights, and Belief in America’s Schools
When does a parent’s religious belief end — and the state’s educational authority begin? That’s the question at the heart of Mahmoud v…
Michael Phillips
Apr 29
How Lawyers Turn Justice Into a Racket — And Why You Might Be Better Off Representing Yourself
How Lawyers Turn Justice Into a Racket — And Why You Might Be Better Off Representing Yourself
There’s a dirty secret they don’t tell you about hiring a lawyer: Sometimes, firing one is the first real act of justice you’ll ever…
Michael Phillips
Apr 29
Arrested for a Vacation: How Eleanor Leclair Ballester’s Case Exposes the Arbitrary and Broken…
Arrested for a Vacation: How Eleanor Leclair Ballester’s Case Exposes the Arbitrary and Broken…
In a country that claims to value freedom, justice, and the best interests of children, the arrest and ongoing imprisonment of Eleanor…
Michael Phillips
Apr 28
The Hidden Crisis Behind Housing, Daycare, and Fertility: Canada’s Parenting Problem
The Hidden Crisis Behind Housing, Daycare, and Fertility: Canada’s Parenting Problem
When people talk about Canada’s declining fertility rate, the rising cost of housing, or the crushing burden of unaffordable daycare, the…
Michael Phillips
Apr 27
Maryland and Virginia Need Their Own TRUST Act: It’s Time to Pull Back the Curtain on Judicial Bias
Maryland and Virginia Need Their Own TRUST Act: It’s Time to Pull Back the Curtain on Judicial Bias
When you walk into a courtroom, you expect fairness. You expect the judge to be neutral, the facts to speak louder than money, and justice…
Michael Phillips
Apr 27
Stop the Bullsh*t: Enforce Parental Rights, Not Just Child Support
Stop the Bullsh*t: Enforce Parental Rights, Not Just Child Support
Maybe it’s time we stopped pretending.
Michael Phillips
Apr 27
Post Malone’s Custody Battle: When Coachella Collides with the Courtroom
Post Malone’s Custody Battle: When Coachella Collides with the Courtroom
Cue the bass drop. Just as the desert sun set on Coachella and the crowd screamed for Circles, Post Malone’s life was spinning in another…
Michael Phillips
Apr 26
Loving a Wounded Lion: How to Support a Man Who’s Survived Parental Alienation and Narcissistic…
Loving a Wounded Lion: How to Support a Man Who’s Survived Parental Alienation and Narcissistic…
It’s not easy loving someone who’s been through hell — but your love might just be the bridge back to trust, hope, and healing.
Michael Phillips
Apr 26
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