GULFPORT, Miss. – Dec. 17, 2024 – PRLog — Tonight Ron Palmer with Fix Family Courts, Justin McPhail and his son Beau will be speaking out about a story that has raised serious questions about the balance between individual rights and the power of the state. Justin, a father who spent six years in prison for refusing to undergo a psychological evaluation in a child custody case, is now speaking out about his experiences publicly for the first time. His case is a flashpoint for discussions on family law, parental rights, and the ethics of compulsory psychological evaluations in child custody legal disputes.
Over six years ago, Justin McPhail found himself embroiled in a bitter custody battle over his 12-year-old child. During the proceedings, the court demanded that he undergo a psychological evaluation—a request that Justin refused on the grounds that it infringed on his personal liberties. Despite his refusal, the court found him in contempt, resulting in a ruling that he was in contempt of court and thrown in jail, where he was separated from his child and family.
Now, after serving six years and one month, Justin is ready to share his harrowing journey with the public. His story highlights the profound emotional toll of prolonged separation from his child and raises important questions about the extent of judicial authority in family law cases.
Justin never imagined that standing up for his rights as a parent would lead to something like this. What started as a fight to protect his relationship with his child became a battle against a legal system that seemed more concerned with punishment than justice. He hopes his story can help spark a larger conversation about what’s at stake for parents when courts overstep their boundaries.
Justin’s story is not just a personal one—it’s a call for reflection on the broader implications of family law, particularly when it comes to psychological evaluations in child custody disputes. Critics argue that such evaluations are meant to assess a parent’s fitness. Ron argues that these are being used as tools of coercion that violate personal freedoms and rights.
While the legal system contends that psychological evaluations are necessary for the safety and well-being of children, Justin’s case raises important questions about the limits of the state’s power in determining parental fitness and the long-term societal and emotional consequences for parents and children alike.
As Justin speaks out about his experience, he and Ron are calling for reform in family law, not just regarding the forced use of psychological evaluations in custody cases but the entirety of the constitutionality of practices in family law cases. Justin’s story underscores the need for a balanced approach that respects the rights of both parents and children while ensuring that the legal process is fair and just.
About Justin McPhail:
Justin McPhail formerly held a real estate license and successful business person and a father who was unjustly incarcerated for six years and one month after refusing to comply with a court order for a psychological evaluation during a child custody battle. After his release, he has dedicated himself to advocating for parental rights and justice reform in the family law system.
About Ron Palmer:
Ron Palmer is a self-taught constitutional scholar and successful business man and a father who also was dragged through multiple custody hearings, held in contempt over spousal support, who won his appeal and maintained 50/50 custody of his child after refusing to comply with a court order for spousal support during a child custody battle. Ron has dedicated himself to advocating for parental rights and justice reform in the family law system.
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Reprinted from https://www.prlog.org/13053051-father-imprisoned-for-six-years-over-refusal-to-take-psychological-evaluation-in-custody-battle-released-with-the-help-of-ron-palmer.html (this reprinting is not a duplicate copy. I have added back stuff that I had to remove due to word limitations on the press release. since i do not have word limitations here I have restored some of the original content not able to be printed in the press release.)
Resources: You can find more information about Justin’s legal case here: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ms-supreme-court/2189826.html
