When he finished, he requested that Gavin receive primary custody, while I received limited parenting time until I could prove financial independence.
Judge Beckett turned toward me.
“Mrs. Bellamy, who is representing you?”
“I am representing myself.”
Gavin leaned back with visible satisfaction.
The judge removed her glasses.
“You understand that your husband has a full legal team and that the issues before this court are serious?”
“Yes, Your Honor.”
“Then you may respond.”
I opened my handbag and removed one sealed envelope.
Inside were the original formation documents for Rourke Regional Mobility.
I handed them to the court clerk.
Judge Beckett broke the seal and began reading.
At first, her expression remained neutral. Then she reached the ownership page.
She stopped.
The room grew quiet.
She read the page again before looking directly at Gavin.
The Question That Changed the Hearing
Judge Beckett held up the document.
“Mr. Rourke, why is your wife’s maiden name listed as the company’s original majority owner?”
