The judge paused, letting the weight of the moment sink in before he continued. “This,” he gestured to the open folder, “is evidence that you, Mr. Eric Thompson, have been hiding assets—community property, to be precise.”
The gasps that followed were even more audible than before, rippling through the courtroom like a wave. Eric’s face went from confident to confused, then to something akin to panic. It was a sight I never thought I’d see—a crack in his armor, revealing vulnerability I didn’t know he possessed.
My lawyer spoke calmly, “Your Honor, the folder contains documented proof of undisclosed bank accounts, real estate investments, and other financial holdings that Mr. Thompson failed to declare. All of these were accumulated during the course of the marriage, making them subject to division.”
