“Before we talk strategy, I need to know what you actually want.”
Susan appreciated the question.
“I don’t want revenge. I want clarity about my property. I want Margaret’s temporary living arrangement ended properly. And I want to understand what divorce would look like.”
Patricia nodded.
“Then we’ll use documents instead of arguments.”
Over the next two hours, Susan watched her marriage become numbers.
Property taxes.
HVAC replacement.
Kitchen repairs.
Insurance.
Landscaping.
Appliances.
Groceries.
Then Patricia pointed toward several recurring charges.
“Do you recognize these?”
Susan did.
Margaret’s phone bill.
