I did.
The addendum his lawyer was now reading made it clear. Daniel retained the physical assets. But he had no authority over where Ethan lived, where he went to school, or how his medical care was managed.
The court had already approved my request to relocate.
“Relocate where?” Daniel asked, his voice sharp now.
“To Massachusetts,” I said. “Near my parents. Near Ethan’s new school.”
He stood abruptly. “You can’t take him away from me.”
The judge spoke evenly. “Mr. Wright, according to the documents you signed and the custody order approved last month, you already agreed to this arrangement.”Daniel looked stunned. He turned to his lawyer, then back to me.
“You planned this,” he said.
“Yes,” I replied. “I planned for our son.”
By demanding everything except Ethan, Daniel had revealed exactly how he valued him. The court noticed. The paperwork reflected it. And legally, Ethan’s future was now secure.
We left the courthouse separately.
