Chapter 9 - THE WOMAN WHO WOULDN'T SIGN
Colin sent the settlement proposal through his attorney.
It was insulting.
He wanted to retain control of the company.
Keep most of the financial assets.
Limit his support obligations.
And establish a parenting schedule that looked generous on paper but ignored the children's actual routines.
My attorney read it.
Then looked at me.
“What do you think?”
I smiled without humor.
“I think Colin still believes I'll accept whatever he gives me.”
She nodded.
“Then we'll respond.”
We prepared a counterproposal.
It addressed marital property.
Financial disclosure.
Parenting responsibilities.
And the children's needs.
I wasn't trying to punish Colin.
I wanted a fair arrangement.
One that recognized ten years of marriage.
My financial contributions.
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And the fact that two children deserved stability.
For the first time in years, I wasn't negotiating from fear.
