My son and daughter-in-law laughed when I entered court, certain they’d leave me with nothing—until the judge recognized my name and everything changed

for abuse of process, and an order barring them from my residence, accounts, and records.”

Curtis gave a short, weak laugh.

“She cannot make motions. She is not counsel.”

I slid my business card across the table. Beneath my name was my bar number.

“I renewed my license.”

“The court recognizes Mrs. Vance as appearing pro se,” Judge Mercer said.

Daniel stared continue reading …