“Read everything.”

We established the account through proper advisers, with decisions about administration and access documented rather than hidden inside family promises.

It wasn’t a substitute for child support, nor did it change Vance’s responsibilities.

It was simply a gift from a grandfather who wanted his grandson to have opportunities.

Vance’s financial situation grew more complicated as the corporate investigation progressed.

His compensation and employment dispute remained separate from our family proceedings, and I refused to make the baby a bargaining chip.

Through counsel, he continued to provide support according to the temporary arrangements while questions about property were being resolved.