One Signature, No Judge: How Maryland Lets a Single Accusation Freeze a Custody Case
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews A commissioner — not a judge — can issue a protective order in Maryland based on one...
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Idaho Just Drew the Blueprint to Fix Maryland’s Broken Custody Courts. Will Annapolis Follow?
By Michael Phillips — Father & Co. | MDBayNews BOISE, Idaho — After five public hearings, hundreds of pages of...
Conover v. Conover (2016): How Maryland Courts Redefined Parenthood at the Expense of Parents
In 2016, Maryland’s highest court handed down Conover v. Conover, a decision that upended custody law by recognizing...
Maryland’s Family Courts Are Failing Families: Here’s Why Reform Can’t Wait
By Michael Phillips In theory, Maryland’s family courts are supposed to be the guardians of justice for families in...
Baltimore County Daycare Owner Released After Prison Term: A Stark Reminder of How Our Justice System Fails Families and Children
By Michael Phillips On June 26, 2025, a Baltimore County daycare owner was released from prison after serving time for...