Daniel picked up the bank statement and turned it over twice, scanning the lines as if he were searching for a printer error on the back page.

“We’re married, Claire,” he said, his voice settling into the smooth, steady tone he used to calm anxious investors.

“Assets acquired or managed during a marriage are treated as joint marital property under Colorado law.

That home equity line was opened while we were living under this roof together.”

“My grandmother left this Craftsman house to me seven years before I met you,” I said.

“The title and deed in that folder carry only my name.