“Your Honor, my client returned from a family matter in Florida to find her locks changed and her children gone,” Ms.

Vance said.

“We’re requesting an immediate order restoring her access to the home on Maplewood Lane.”

Chloe laid her pen flat on the table.

“There was no family matter in Florida.”

“Ms.

Sterling will get her turn.” The magistrate blew her nose and turned a page.

“Go on, counsel.”