“We’ll contest the source of the down payment in family court,” Vance said, though his tone had lost its sharp edge.

“There are still joint liabilities and marital savings accounts to divide evenly.”

“Let’s talk about those savings accounts right now,” Rachel said.

She flipped to the second tab in her binder.

“Over the last six months, forty-two thousand dollars disappeared from the First National joint account through recurring transfers,” Rachel said.

She laid four detailed bank audit sheets in front of Vance.

“Every single transfer went straight to a commercial lease account held by Vanessa Cole for her retail boutique space,” Rachel said.