But I didn’t want victory to depend on a dramatic scene in a courtroom.

I wanted accurate records and enough legal protection to make decisions freely.

Kyle called one evening during an agreed parenting discussion and surprised me by asking for time to speak about the company after Miles was asleep.

“I’ve been looking at documents I should have read years ago,” he said.

“I’m listening.”

“I thought Mom and Gary were managing everything.

I signed whatever they gave me.