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The Stand with Meg Show

🎙️ The Stand With Meg Show
Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.

Hosted by Meg🎙️

Home of the FIRST EVER Family Rights survey. Evidence over silence.

I’m Meg, investigative journalist and mom of five. I haven’t seen or heard my kids’ voices since January 29, 2024, and I learned this system the hard way, pro se. My story isn’t unique, and that’s the problem.

I built Stand With Meg alone, a public record of 5,000+ family-reported submissions from all 50 states, DC, and 18 countries, documenting $950M+ in reported losses. Each episode exposes the patterns families report, elevates protective parents, mothers and fathers, and demands accountability.

🎙 Includes The Shawn Lee Report: general legal education with criminal trial attorney Shawn Lee, not legal advice. Episodes premiere live with public Q&As.

📢 Follow the Money: with Chandini Kumar Portteus, I’m calling for a federal audit of how Title IV-D money moves through family court. Call for a freeze and audit in your state: my.StandwithMeg.com/take-action

📍 Start at StandwithMeg.com, and share the FIRST EVER Family Rights survey while you’re there. Every voice makes the case stronger.

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Copyright: © 2024 Justice Unmasked: Family Court Corruption

Latest Episodes:

America's 50-State Nightmare: The Data Behind the Family Court Engine Mar 26, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of the Stand With Meg podcast. In this episode, we are diving into our massive, newly updated 50-state data report. We have now collected testimonies and data from 1,979 families across all 50 states, and the findings expose a coordinated, nationwide crisis.

Listen in as we break down the shocking national statistics of America's Family Courts and Child Protective Services (CPS) to reveal the true scope of the damage being done to parents and children. We discuss:

The 50-State Scope: How 1,979 documented cases prove this is a systemic, multi-billion dollar industry, not just a series of isolated incidents.
The Double Jeopardy: The terrifying reality for the 779 families forced to navigate the conflicting rules of both Family Court and CPS simultaneously.
Financial Ruin: How the system bleeds parents dry with an average attorney fee of $61,308, forcing over 52% of parents to fight unrepresented (Pro Se) against an endless machine.
Weaponized False Accusations: We expose how malicious reports and false accusations in Family Court and CPS are the primary engines of family separation.

This isn't just data; these are stolen childhoods and fractured families. We also discuss how you can take action by downloading the specific data packet for your state to show local legislators exactly what is happening in their own backyards.

Call to Action: Go to StandWithMeg.com to download your state's PDF data packet, featuring local statistics, top allegations, and judge patterns. If your state hasn't hit 30 submissions yet, add your family's story to help unlock it!

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The Engine of Separation: How Family Courts Systematically Break Families Mar 25, 2026

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Welcome back to the Stand With Meg podcast. In this episode, we unpack the dark reality of America's family courts, focusing on the "engine of family separation" and the systematic patterns that have turned corruption into standard court procedure.

Drawing on groundbreaking data collected from 1,953 families across all 50 states, we reveal how the system traps parents, drains their finances, and fractures families. We take a deep dive into the 9 recurring mechanisms used by the system to break families, including:

Weaponized False Accusations: Discover how 37.1% of separations are initiated by malicious false accusations, immediately triggering child removal without due process and placing the burden of proof on the accused parent.

Dual-System Entanglement: We explore the "double jeopardy" faced by the 779 families who are forced to battle both Family Court and Child Protective Services (CPS) simultaneously, with conflicting rules and no pathway for appeal.

Court Insiders Profiting: We follow the money to show how Guardians ad Litem (GALs), attorneys, and therapists are financially incentivized to delay cases and bill hourly, contributing to an average attorney cost of over $61,000 per family.

GAL Conflicts of Interest: We expose how supposed "child advocates" often share the same courthouse networks and personal relationships with the judges they report to, aligning themselves with court interests rather than the children's.

Retaliation for Advocacy: Hear how parents and children who speak up about abuse or challenge unfair court orders are punished, silenced, and stripped of custody.

This is not a series of isolated incidents; it is a systemic national crisis. Join us as we amplify the voices of the parents who have lived this nightmare and outline the 8 non-negotiable reform demands needed to fix this broken system.

Take Action: Do you know what is happening in your state's family courts? Visit StandWithMeg.com to download an actionable PDF data packet for your state, complete with local statistics, top allegations, and reform recommendations.

Share this episode to help us expose the systemic engine of family separation and demand accountability!

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

Inside the Kansas House Judiciary Committee Hearing: What a Judge Said About Family Courts Should Alarm Every Parent Mar 11, 2026

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Dive deep into the heartbreaking, high-stakes testimonies presented before the Kansas House Committee on Judiciary. This episode exposes the systemic crises facing parents and children navigating the Kansas family court and child support systems. From allegations of "pay-to-parent" financial gatekeeping and undocumented hearings to the lack of due process in ex parte custody removals, we unpack the firsthand accounts of parents fighting to stay in their children’s lives. We explore how courts manage (or mismanage) Guardian ad Litem (GAL) fees, child support enforcement, and mandatory supervised visitation, leaving many families financially ruined and separated.

Key Topics Covered:

"Gated Justice" & Financial Exhaustion: How exorbitant GAL fees, required therapy, and case management costs act as barriers to parental rights.

Due Process Violations: Missing court transcripts, unsigned journal entries, and ex parte custody removals without timely evidentiary hearings.

Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Court-appointed conciliators and professionals operating with alleged bias or hidden professional relationships.

Enforcement Disparities: The aggressive garnishment of child support versus the lack of enforcement for court-ordered parenting time.

Courts Mentioned in this Episode: Kansas House Committee on Judiciary, District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas (Third Judicial District), District Court of Johnson County, Kansas (Family Court Division), Sedgwick County Family Court, Pottawatomie County Court, Douglas County Court, Anderson County Court, Jefferson County Court, Jackson County Court, Osage County Court, Wabaunsee County Court, Dickinson County Court, Kansas Supreme Court and Appellate Courts

Key Actors, Testifiers, & Officials Involved:

Judges Discussed: Judge Keven M. P. O'Grady (Johnson County), Judge Linda Kirby (Sedgwick County), Judge Lori Dougherty-Bichsel (Shawnee County), Judge Thomas G. Luedke (Shawnee County), Judge Mary E. Mattivi (Shawnee County), Judge Hogan, and Judge Roush.

Parents & Testifiers: Nicole Beliles, Allen Broadbent, Tonya Neville, Melissa Buescher, Michael Buescher, Meagan N. Taylor, Michael S. White Jr., Meghann Miller Gardner, Craig Miller, Leah B. Still, Mark A. Still, and an anonymous Kansas citizen.

Legal Professionals, Therapists & GALs: William F. Ebert (Conciliator/Attorney), Brian S. Frost (Attorney), Sarah Snyder (Attorney), Rebekah Phelps-Davis (Attorney), Allison Hibler (Attorney), Julia Butler (Case Manager), Jenny Hanna (Transcriptionist), Randy McCalla (GAL), Rebecca Mann (GAL), Dan Livingston (Therapist/LSCSW), Maria Bello (LMSW), Katie McClaflin (Attorney), Milfred "Bud" Dale (Attorney), Thomas Connors (Attorney), Kendall McVay (Attorney), Mary Kristine Savage (Attorney), Alex S. Gilmore (Attorney), A. Victoria Chundak (Attorney), Ardith R. Smith-Woertz (Attorney), and Danielle Howbert (Court Reporter)

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

Justice Denied: Judge Keven O’Grady, the Sands Case, and the Cost of Procedure Mar 09, 2026

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In this episode, I break down the disturbing allegations surrounding Judge Keven O’Grady, the Nicholas “Nick” Sands case, and how court procedure can be used to block truth. This case raises serious questions about Kansas family court, default paternity rulings, DNA testing, wrongful death settlements, inheritance rights, and whether judicial finality is being prioritized over biological truth and basic justice. From missed deadlines and denied testing to the financial stakes tied to legal paternity, this episode exposes why the Sands case has become a powerful example of how family court systems can protect procedure instead of people. If you care about family court corruption, due process, paternity fraud, judicial accountability, and the fight for truth in Kansas courts, this is an episode you need to hear.

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

Civil Rights vs. Civil Wrongs: Inside the RICO Case Rocking Pennsylvania’s Family Court Jan 12, 2026

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Welcome to The Stand With Meg Show — where we defend parents’ rights, protect children, and give a voice to the voiceless.

Today, we're pulling back the curtain on a jaw-dropping federal lawsuit that’s shaking the pillars of local government. In Jackson v. Ziccarelli et al., one pro se father, a disabled combat veteran, takes on the entire Westmoreland County legal apparatus. Judges, DAs, police, lawyers, and agencies are all named in a civil RICO complaint alleging conspiracy, fraud, malicious prosecution, and the unlawful seizure of his children.

We break down the 50+ page filing and federal docket to unpack the chilling claim at its core: that the family court system itself has been weaponized against the very people it’s sworn to protect.

Is this just a custody dispute gone wrong or is it proof that justice has a price tag, and some are paying with their children?

This is a masterclass in lawfare, courage, and the cost of speaking truth to power. Grab your notebook. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a blueprint for every parent fighting back.

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

Blueprints of Justice: Two Mothers, Two Battles, One Broken System Dec 12, 2025

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Welcome to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.

Today’s episode is a masterclass in grit, grief, and the guts it takes to face down the family court system. We unpack two seismic legal battles: the decades-long civil rights case of Deanna Fogerty and her daughter Presley Hardwick in California, and the ongoing digital-fueled federal litigation of Meg’s story rooted in Missouri and Kansas.

One is a war waged over twenty years for accountability. The other is a real-time campaign for visibility and systemic reform. What connects them? A mother’s unyielding love. What divides them? The legal playbook — and whether our courts still answer to the Constitution.

From hidden GPS trackers to 30-page judicial findings, from state courts to federal dockets, we follow the legal strategies, the outcomes, and the immunity shields that make justice so elusive for families like yours.

Because this isn’t just history — it’s a roadmap for parents who are still in the fire. And we’re here to say: you’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and you can fight back.

Tags: family court, custody battles, constitutional rights, judicial immunity, parental rights, domestic violence, Meg’s story, Fogerty Hardwick case, federal litigation, court corruption, family court reform, Stand With Meg, digital advocacy, survivor justice, child protection, truth teller, legal strategy, trauma-informed advocacy, mothers in court, accountability vs immunity

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Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
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Fighting for Fairness: The 3-Day Deadline Debate in Federal Court Dec 06, 2025

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On this episode of The Stand With Meg Show, I pull back the curtain on the federal case Meghann R. Miller v. Kansas DCF — and the procedural battle threatening to silence a mother’s fight for justice.

You’ll hear two powerful segments:

The Deep Dive — A clear, factual unpacking of the arguments I filed in federal court, including allegations of due process violations, retaliation for protected speech, and bureaucratic failures that prolonged my forced separation from my children.
The Debate — A sharp legal clash over whether my 3-day late filing — caused by trauma and health issues directly tied to the very case I’m fighting — should be forgiven under the doctrine of excusable neglect.

This isn’t just about a missed deadline. It’s about whether the court will weigh strict rules over human rights, or finally hear the truth on its merits.

🎧 Listen now to understand why this case could set a precedent for every parent fighting for their children — especially those forced to do it alone.

I’m breaking down what happened when I missed a federal court deadline by 3 days — and why the stakes are so much bigger than just a date on a calendar.

💥 Hear how I turned trauma into evidence.
💥 Understand the legal battle I’m facing — solo.
💥 And ask yourself: If a state lawyer gets 2 weeks’ grace, why can’t a mother get 3 days?

📲 Listen now on The Stand With Meg Show — because justice shouldn't be denied over a technicality.

www.StandwithMeg.com

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Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
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Dismantling Corruption: Dr. Teri Ann’s Fight for Families, Freedom, and Arizona Nov 13, 2025

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What happens when the system takes everything — your business, your voice, your rights — and refuses to give you due process? You fight back.

On this episode of The Stand With Meg Show, I sit down with Dr. Teri Ann, a mother, mental health advocate, and now grassroots gubernatorial hopeful from Arizona. After building a behavioral health practice serving thousands, her business was demolished by a broken court system and corrupt agencies that refused to follow the law. She didn’t back down. She filed lawsuits. She filed to run for office. And now she’s fighting for every family who’s been silenced by power and forgotten by government.

This is about more than family court. It’s about every court. It’s about all of us.

🔗 Learn more and sign the petition if you’re in Arizona: www.usaadvocate4all.org

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

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If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

"DCF Took My Daughters": A Mother’s Fight for Justice Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.

Today’s episode exposes what too many families know too well: that no family is safe from a system built on hearsay and broken incentives.
Our guest, Alma B, is a mother, survivor, and relentless advocate. After Florida’s DCF took her daughters without cause, she endured two years of trauma, silence, and supervised visits — while her young daughters suffered isolation, self-harm, and unspeakable abuse.

Now, Alma is reclaiming her voice and fighting for others through her work on the Family Justice and Accountability Act of 2025.
This episode is not just a testimony. It’s a call to action.

FEATURING:
ALMA B. — Mother of Two. Family Justice Advocate.
Founder, Mugshots to Headshots & the Family Justice and Accountability Act 2025

📸 Connect with Alma:
facebook.com/AlmaBPhoto
facebook.com/alma.photog

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Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

Family Court is Failing Our Kids: One Father’s Fight for Fairness Sep 25, 2025

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Welcome to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.

In today’s powerful episode, Meg is joined by Ben, founder of Menbuse and creator of the AI-powered custody tool "DocketMind." Together, they expose the silent epidemic of father erasure in family court and the cultural biases that pit mothers and fathers against each other — all while the court cashes in on broken homes.

Ben opens up about the emotional and financial cost of fighting for 50/50 custody, how it reshaped his view of fatherhood, and why he believes the real audience is the kids. But this isn’t just about what Ben survived — it’s about what he’s building. He now coaches moms and dads behind the scenes, helping families stay out of court and resolve custody with wisdom, peace, and strength.

This conversation is different. It’s not about blame — it’s about heart. Meg shares what she sees in Ben’s character and why his mission matters, and Ben reflects on Meg’s courage and how her voice has ignited hope in thousands. It’s a meeting of advocates, a meeting of warriors, and a meeting of hearts.

This is not about taking sides. This is about truth. And about fighting for a system that honors both parents — and protects the child.

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🔗 Connect with Ben & Menbuse:

🌐 Website: https://menbuse.org
🎯 Donate: https://givebutter.com/MenbuseDonation
📱 Socials: @MenbuseUsORG — Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads

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Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com

. Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.

If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

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