Vance said, holding up a photograph of our driveway.

“A two-year-old child was left unattended near known safety hazards while the home was improperly supervised,” Mr.

Vance said.

Judge Gomez looked over the top of her glasses at our side of the room.

“Does the respondent have an opening statement?” Judge Gomez asked.

Our attorney, Marcus Vance, stood up and pressed his palms flat on the wooden rail.

“We do, Your Honor, and we have physical evidence that refutes every line of Mrs.

Ramos’s sworn affidavit,” Marcus said.