I jotted his instructions on a notepad beside the keyboard.

“How quickly can we file?” I asked.

“Family court requires a methodical presentation of evidence,” Thomas said.

“You can’t show up with a handful of screenshots.

We need a timeline that ties her spending to her absences from the children.”

Thomas straightened his rimless glasses again.

“Once we file, she’ll know you’re watching.

We only get one shot at a temporary custody order.