My Mother-in-Law Burst Into Laughter When I Entered Divorce Court Without an Attorney. My Husband Sat Confidently Beside Three High-Priced Lawyers, Convinced They Would Take Everything From Me.

disinherit you?”

“She didn’t call it a threat.”

“What did she call it?”

“An ultimatum.”

“What was the ultimatum?”

“If I wanted to remain part of the family business, I had to divorce you and preserve the assets.”

Andrew continued before I could respond.

“She said you would take advantage of the family if we stayed married.”

“She told you I was a threat?”

“She said your trust gave you leverage.”

“Your mother had spent years accepting help from that trust.”

“She said that was different.”

“Of course she