The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law

If I haven’t been dealing with my very similar ex wife to Greg’s for last 8 years or so, nonstop, I would never believe that a woman is capable of such malicious and evil tactics. Do they have a play book, or just very evil friends. Courts double the child support for successful (actors/actresses) aka parental alienators and that fact alone encourages such evil and monstrous behavior.Excellent book. Those trapped in the Family Law Court system still will appreciate seeing that they are not the only ones dealing with such lunacy.Always put kids first and deal fair and square. A failed marriage with a narcissist can be worst than prison. You never know when you’ll be set free and it’s probably more expensive than any “bail” or financial penalty. Sometimes that never ends too… (alimony)

Imagine, if you can, your life being completely changed and torn apart by someone's false accusations. Not many people would have the courage to take on the system that allowed that to happen but Mr. Ellis has done that and continues to do so. The book is a picture of a descent into hell and the ascent out of the abyss into activism and change. I applaud his courage and his call for change and support him in his endeavours to do just that!

This book is a masterpiece and a gem on many levels. To begin with, Ellis is a brilliant writer and stylist. The prose is of another world—elegiac and full of pathos without becoming mawkishly sentimental. The writing is cinematic and evocative. The words create a lush visual image of the harrowing experiences Ellis experienced by losing custody of his children. If you want to learn how deeply family law is antipodal to the interests of the father—then read this book. If you want to learn how one innocent man survived the single-minded goal of his spouse to destroy his life and career, but who emerged with his dignity intact, his love of life burning incandescently, and the way his profound love for his sons have kept him living with sustained purpose and meaning—read this book.I was struck by Greg Ellis’ graciousness throughout the book. In describing the toxic manner by which his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law tried to set him up and destroy his life, Ellis does not resort to demonization of those vocationally called to destroy him. Rather, in a dignified and restrained manner he unfolds the chain of events that led to the crisis, orchestrated by his ex-wife, that found him being forced into a psychiatric unit.The book is suspenseful and a real page turner. Fathers matter. They love their children deeply and want to protect them. This is the story of a devoted father who exists as almost sub-human for the guardians and enforcers of family law. If your marriage is on the rocks and you honestly think divorce is a possibility—then read this book. It is chock full of profound insights about the nature of family law, and the hidden anti-male attitudes embedded in our culture that influence that law. Thousands of fathers like Greg Ellis have suffered unspeakable injustice by a legal system that regards men—by nature—as disposable, toxic and incapable of efficacious parenting.This is as much a survivor’s story as it is one of the most compelling memoirs and “anti-father” exposes that I have read in a long time. People who love humanity, the power of the family, and who wish to understand the devastating loss that occurs to children who suffer from the machinations of a system that pits parental interests against each other while ignoring the actual well-being of the children—should read this book.I read it for all those reasons and again—for the sheer mastery of language and poetic prose rendered here in a most exceptional book.

This is a great book that shows more than the author intended. First off, it shows the horrors of what a man goes through should a woman decide to falsely accuse him and use the court system and criminal justice system as a weapon, and the devastating effects it has on men and their children.One might think someone who went through everything Greg did that he would come out a red-pilled man. Many think he is. He's not. At best he's purple pilled... more red than a blue pill, but still very much blue. Greg states that women fighting for equality in society was very important and necessary, something he wholeheartedly agrees with, but the next paragraph states men have been disadvantaged and disposable for a very long time. Can't have it both ways, women can't fight for equality with men while men are also disadvantaged compared to women. Women wanting equality with men would require women giving up power to be in the same position as men. Think I'm wrong? Read this book.There is a part of Greg who cannot let go of the gynocenetrism that has imprisoned him starting in childhood with his abusive mother. Greg needs to hold onto his old idealism that has betrayed him, and I understand. It's hard to look at our beliefs and face the idea that they are wrong, and it is easier to assume one bad actor misusing the system than to presume an entire society is wrong.This book is about a blue pilled man becoming purple pilled. I hope one day Greg becomes red pilled, he's in a position to do a lot of good for men worldwide.

After sending the link to a friend, it occurred to me that I never wrote a review so here's my thoughts:It's a strange thing to say that someone's nightmare put to paper was a good read, but the book was so insightful bringing light to the ring of hell that is the corrupt Family court system, i can't help but say that it was. Time and time again I was left with feelings of fragility, disbelief, outrage and just.. heartbreak.In the parts that personally hit home, Right down to the l&b hanging from the mouth, I felt an odd sense of comfort and comradery that we're not alone in such terror. And In the male specific experiences that are unknown to me, knowledge was intriguingly gained and empathy given in tons.Even if you've never experienced trauma, even if you're not a man, even if you don't have children, taking on the knowledge of how this appalling one sided system really works behind the courthouse doors is so invaluable, because it's in that knowledge that change can, and hopefully will be made. 🙏🏻My heart goes out to anyone experiencing even a chapter of this book. Including Mr Ellis x🥃🖤

A heart wrenching read, powerful and emotional. A deep dive into the darkness that is divorce exposing the corruption within the system. My heart goes out to Greg and his boys.

This book is devastatingly painful to read, it really shines light on the gruesome pathological behaviour of parental alienation, family courts, false allegations, mental illness and the trauma due to family separation. If even a movie star cannot escape its clutches what hope is there for the rest of us? This is a cautionary tale and if you are experiencing a violation of your parental rights by court or an ex partner this is a must read. My heart goes out to Greg Ellis, I hope you will be reunited with your boys very soon. Children need both parents.

A great and gripping read. We need more light on Western Family Courts. Thank you Greg Ellis!

I knew a little of Greg’s story from his you tube channel but this whole warts n all telling is just astonishing. For anyone who thinks Gone Girl is pure fiction this book shows the devastating effect on a family torn apart by lies that are encouraged & backed up by a $billion industry. It’s a tale of despair, disbelief and ultimately survival and the fight for change.