“I built four custom wooden stands on that hill with my own two hands,” Brad said, turning so the two mechanics by the tire rack could hear.

“I put hundreds of hours of work and real money into those woods while we were married.”

“He can’t be shut out without being compensated for capital improvements,” Vance said, clearing his throat again.

“A court will see those stands as permanent equity added to the property.”

“It was inherited land, Vance,” I said, looking the lawyer straight in the eye.

“Patricia Haugen pulled the deed and checked the state statutes.