My parents moved my 31-year-old brother into my newborn daughter’s nursery while I was in labor because, Mom said, ‘The baby won’t need the whole room yet.’

a formal notice.

Seeing the attorney at our doorstep again, Jason understood this was no ordinary family disagreement Mom could simply dismiss.

Mr. Collins entered.

“Mrs. Mitchell.”

His eyes moved toward the boxes crowding our hallway.

“I understand someone is occupying your property without your consent.”

“Yes.”

Mom quickly approached.

“This is a family misunderstanding.”

Mr. Collins remained composed.

“Then it should be relatively easy to resolve.”

Jason got to his feet.

“Mom said I could stay here.”

My mother turned toward him.

“I said temporarily.”

“You said they couldn’t