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Ding Dong Dead Moskowitz: Her death reignites debate over GAL immunity, judicial overreach, and Connecticut’s broken family court system.

Ding Dong Dead Moskowitz

    The death of Emily J. Moskowitz has reignited fierce debate over Connecticut’s family court system. Known both as a veteran attorney and a controversial guardian ad litem, Moskowitz was praised by the judiciary for her service and simultaneously condemned by critics as a symbol of unchecked power and judicial overreach. Central to this storm is the landmark Carrubba v. Moskowitz decision, which granted GALs absolute immunity—a legal shield that many argue enables abuse, corruption, and financial exploitation of families in crisis. As praise and scorn pour in, the battle over Moskowitz’s legacy continues to stir outrage and reflection across Connecticut.

    Arizona Family Court Under Fire: Arizona parents expose family court corruption. HB 2256 targets forced therapy and judicial abuse.

    ARIZONA FAMILY COURT UNDER FIRE

      Arizona’s family court system is facing unprecedented scrutiny after more than 400 parents, grandparents, and advocates testified before a legislative committee on April 14, 2025. The hearing exposed a disturbing pattern of judicial overreach, financial exploitation, and the forced use of costly therapeutic interventions—often imposed without evidence or due process. Testimonies revealed families bankrupted, children traumatized, and a court system enabling profiteering under the guise of therapy. Lawmakers responded with HB 2256, aiming to rein in these abuses and restore parental rights. With more hearings ahead, Arizona may become the first state to blow the lid off court-ordered “therapy trafficking.”

      CENSORED FOR SPEAKING OUT: OCDA Deleted Public Comments During Its Own Crime Victims Rights Ceremony

        Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer hosted a livestreamed Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony on April 29, 2025, promising a platform for survivors. But when a journalist submitted peaceful, on-topic comments demanding accountability for CPS, family court, and law enforcement failures, moderators deleted the posts mid-broadcast. The event—billed as a public forum for victim voices—became a textbook case of viewpoint discrimination. The censorship violated First Amendment protections affirmed in Lindke v. Freed and sparked public outcry. A CPRA request and formal media inquiry are now pending. Over 13,000 have signed a petition demanding full investigation of Orange County family courts.

        Parental Religious Opt-Outs: Mahmoud v. Taylor and the Battle Over Books, Rights, and Belief in America’s Schools

          A legal firestorm is brewing in Mahmoud v. Taylor, now before the U.S. Supreme Court. At stake: the right of parents to shield their children from public school lessons that clash with religious beliefs. What began as a dispute over LGBTQ+ storybooks in Maryland has exploded into a national fight over the First Amendment, diversity in education, and parental control. As the Court weighs whether public schools can deny opt-out requests, the decision could ripple across classrooms from coast to coast. It’s a defining moment in the clash between faith and curriculum—and the next landmark in America’s culture war.

          The New Jersey Devil: Diane Womer blames journalist Richard Luthmann for exposing corruption in NJ Family Court.

          THE NEW JERSEY DEVIL IN THE COURTROOM?

            In a fiery moment inside Sussex County Family Court, Diane Womer, head of Family Matters of Morris County, branded journalist Richard Luthmann “the devil.” Her accusation came not in defense of a child’s safety—but in frustration over Luthmann’s growing exposés targeting the shady underside of New Jersey’s family court. From TheFamilyCourtCircus.com to The Unknown Podcast, Luthmann and co-host Michael Volpe are ripping the lid off corruption, favoritism, and profiteering in court-appointed supervision schemes. As public outrage builds and reform efforts mount, insiders like Womer—who wine and dine judges while cashing in on forced visitation—are seeing their empire threatened.

            Judge Michael L. Ravin

            THE COURTROOM CON: MONICA CIARDI’S SENTENCING EXPOSES NJ’S CORRUPT MACHINE

              Protective mother Monica Ciardi faces sentencing today in Essex County, NJ, despite no confirmed indictment, no allocution of rights, and no proof she knowingly waived her parental and First Amendment rights. Her felony plea deal—negotiated under pressure, without due process—includes a gag order and opens the door for permanent separation from her children. Critics call it a state-sanctioned shakedown led by corrupt Morris and Essex County officials. With federal eyes now on the case, pressure mounts on Judge Michael L. Ravin to stop what legal advocates say is a court-run extortion racket against a protective mom who refused to stay quiet.

              Brain Scans Reveal Abuse: Oregon DHS ignores scientific evidence, punishing protective mother Martina Flanigan while endangering her children.

              Brain Scans Reveal Abuse—Oregon DHS Turns Blind Eye

                What may be a flashpoint case has gripped Oregon. The Amen Clinic’s SPECT imaging revealed traumatic brain injuries in Martina Flanigan’s children—evidence pointing to severe abuse. Despite this, Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Family Court have dismissed the scientific findings, targeting Flanigan for her advocacy. Protective mothers and their families face retaliation, while abusers remain shielded. This case underscores a systemic failure where science is sidelined, and children’s safety is compromised. The question remains: when will Oregon prioritize the well-being of its most vulnerable over bureaucratic denial and institutional inertia?

                Family Court Civil War: A Guns N’ Roses anthem, a father’s custody fight, revealing the emotional wreckage of America’s family court system.

                Family Court Civil War: How One Guns N’ Roses Song Became the Soundtrack to My Fight for Fatherhood

                  When Michael R. Phillips heard Guns N’ Roses’ Civil War, it didn’t just echo in his ears—it echoed his life. In the lyrics, he found a haunting mirror of his custody battle: the confusion, the emotional wreckage, and the systemic injustice. Family court, he says, isn’t a place of resolution—it’s a war zone dressed in robes. His battle isn’t over territory, but over time with his son. This isn’t just his war. It’s a national tragedy played out in courtrooms every day. And for him, Civil War isn’t a song—it’s a siren screaming for justice.

                  Family Court Injustice: One father’s heartbreaking journey from six-figure success to food stamps, his child, rights, and future robbed.

                  Family Court Injustice: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

                    Michael Phillips is the founder of Father & Co., a parental rights advocate, and a self-represented father fighting through the American family court system. With firsthand experience of parental alienation, legal injustice, and financial devastation, Michael writes to expose the truth, empower erased parents, and demand systemic reform. His work blends legal insight with raw emotional truth, giving voice to those silenced by a broken system.

                    Post Malone's Custody Battle: Served at Coachella. Utah or California? Millions, his fatherhood, and his daughter hang in the balance.

                    POST MALONE BLINDSIDED!

                      Post Malone faces a high-profile custody battle with ex-fiancée Jamie Park over their 2-year-old daughter. The case raises complex questions about interstate jurisdiction, celebrity privacy, and parental rights in the U.S. family court system.

                      ABA sues DOJ over grant dispute, alleging retaliation and abuse of power, sparking a legal drama with real consequences.

                      ABA sues DOJ: BAR BRAWL!

                        The American Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, claiming retaliation over a civil legal aid grant. Will this legal feud expose deeper problems in the justice system—or just provide popcorn-worthy drama?

                        When the Smoke Clears: A Hard Look Back at Farzin Yazdani and the Stories We Share

                          By Michael R. Phillips | Father & Co. | REBUILT Published initially on Father & Co. Substack. ⚠️ Content Warning: This article discusses allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, parental alienation, and court-involved trauma. Reader discretion is advised, especially for survivors of abuse or those navigating family court cases. A few weeks ago, I published on my Substack page, “Burned by the System: When Justice Becomes the Weapon”, spotlighting the emotional footage of Farzin Yazdani—described as a U.S. Navy veteran—having his infant removed by CPS. I wrote about it as a father, as someone who has experienced court corruption firsthand, and as someone who believed he saw injustice playing out… Read More »When the Smoke Clears: A Hard Look Back at Farzin Yazdani and the Stories We Share