“I handle everything that makes it work. Payroll. Vendors. Banking. Client relationships. Scheduling. Problem-solving.”
“Are you on the payroll?”
“No. Greg pays me a small ‘consulting fee’ occasionally. But it’s not regular. Not documented as actual work.”David nodded. “And the business assets? The house? The accounts?”
“Mostly in his name. He said it was cleaner for tax purposes.”
“Did you sign anything agreeing to that arrangement?”
“No. I just… trusted him.”
David made notes. Then looked up.
“Mrs. Harper, in this state, contributions to a marital business—even unpaid labor—are considered in divorce proceedings. Especially when that labor is substantial and ongoing.”“What does that mean?”
“It means you’re entitled to far more than Greg probably thinks. Not as a gift. As compensation for work you’ve already done.”
Monday morning, I didn’t go home. Stayed at Sarah’s. Turned off my phone.
