Chapter 4

The next day, I went to the law firm.

Basil was in his forties, wore glasses, and spoke in a straightforward manner.

"Ms. Swanson, I think I get the gist of your situation," Basil said, going through my paperwork. "As for your pre-marital assets, you have a property—the down payment and mortgage are all under your name, so that's completely yours."

"And what about the stuff acquired during the marriage?" I asked.

"Marital assets need proof from both sides," Basil replied, glancing at me. "What does your husband have in his name?"

"The house was bought before we got married,…