The judge did not decide who owned the house that afternoon.

The court entered a temporary order preserving the property’s status while the parties exchanged evidence and scheduled further proceedings.

Afterward, a reporter outside the courthouse asked whether I was accusing my family of stealing my home.

“I am asking the court to examine documents I could not have signed in the place they say I signed them,” I answered.

“That’s all I can say right now.”

Monica stood across the hall beside Trevor.