Holloway isn’t a licensed attorney and has filed unverified personal notes in the court file,” Hale shot back, refusing to look toward my table.

“Mr.

Holloway needs structural stability for six-year-old Sophie.”

Judge Whitmore tapped the papers into a neat stack on her desk blotter before looking up.

“The court grants Mr.

Holloway temporary exclusive use of the residence pending a full evidentiary hearing,” Judge Whitmore said.

“And residential placement of the child?” Hale asked right away.

“Temporary primary physical custody goes to the father,” Judge Whitmore said.