For 6 years, I worked 2 jobs to pay for his medical degree, then he divorced me — until the judge opened my envelope and read what inside….

She paused, letting the silence fill the room. «She sacrificed her education, her health, her youth, everything, so you could become a doctor. And when you finally succeeded, when you finally had money and status and a future, you decided she wasn’t worthy of you anymore.»

Judge Henderson leaned forward. «You called her simple. You called her disgusting. You gave $75,000 of her money to another woman. And now you stand in my courtroom asking me to give your wife almost nothing. Mr. Pierce, your arrogance is breathtaking.»

Brandon opened his mouth to respond, but Judge Henderson held up her hand. «Here is my ruling. First, you will repay the $45,000 loan plus six years of compound interest, totaling $63,000.»

She continued without pausing. «Second, Mrs. Morrison is entitled to 50% of all marital assets acquired during the marriage, including half the value of your home, half your retirement accounts, and half your investments.»