David and Grant’s attorney worked through support, marital assets, debts, and the practical mechanics of separate households.

The inherited estate and trust property were addressed with the appropriate legal distinctions, while contested issues involving marital funds and contributions were negotiated separately.

I had learned enough to ask questions without pretending to know every legal answer.

Grant was quieter than before.

He agreed to regular parenting exchanges, shared access to school information, and a process for resolving schedule disagreements without involving Brielle and Parker.

We agreed to use a neutral communication platform for logistical matters.