Ivan wasted no time shattering my expectations. “Ms. Rand, there’s no such thing as ‘leaving with nothing’ in the legal system.”

I answered firmly, “But the inheritance my parents left me—Mark can’t touch a single cent of it.”

“Is he at fault in the marriage?”

“Yes.”

“Infidelity?”

“Correct.”

“Other than the inheritance from your parents, do you have any marital ...