But the records raised questions beyond my divorce.

Evelyn advised that appropriate authorities might need to investigate the alleged misuse of identity and any false records.

She explained the boundaries carefully.

A civil claim could seek an accounting or financial relief; potential crimes would be evaluated separately by investigators and prosecutors.

No one would be automatically arrested because I had assembled an impressive folder.

I was glad she said it.

For months I had imagined Sandra’s expression when someone finally told her no.