He did not once look at me as he squared the thick stack of decrees.

“The prenuptial agreement is deemed legally binding,” he said, in a voice flat and practiced.

“The plaintiff, Mr.

Ostrander, is awarded all marital assets — the primary residence, the investment accounts, the vehicles.

The defendant, Ms.

Noor, will receive no alimony and no spousal support, and must vacate the temporary housing provided by the plaintiff by five o’clock this evening.” The gavel came down.