“He had no legal right to lock you out of your own home, Sarah,” my mother said.

“He’s trying to cut me off before I can show anybody the bank records,” I said.

I took my wallet out of my purse and unlocked my phone.

I opened the First National Bank app to check our joint balance.

The joint checking account had disappeared from the screen.

All that came up was a blank profile page with a notice saying the primary account holder had revoked my access.

I opened the leather billfold in my lap and took out the cash.