Mark and I would exchange financial disclosures in the divorce process.

Questions about Crestview’s money would be handled through the company’s authorized investigation and, if supported by evidence, referred to the proper authorities.

The house would not be disposed of through a private family declaration.

Any occupancy issue would follow appropriate legal procedures.

The language was dry.

I loved it.

After months of manipulation dressed up as concern, plain procedure sounded like safety.

Ofelia tried another approach.