The Collapse of a Marriage

“Do you have the ability to satisfy your obligations?” Helinger asked Terry.

“No, I don’t, your honor.”

“What do you have?” Helinger asked.

“Well, my personal bank account has $2,300. I have cash of $120 in my pocket. And my company bank account has $22,000, which is what is left from a $35,000 loan I took out to make payroll.”

It was clear the judge wasn’t happy with Terry, but I was surprised by what happened next. He found Terry in contempt and ordered him to give Murielle the $2,300 in his bank account and the $120 in his pocket. He had to pay Thacker another $15,000 within 10 days.

Pay, or spend 30 days in jail.

He paid.

If you have a half hour to spare over lunch and want to read a story about a couple’s terribly messy five-year divorce battle in court, this is the story for you. It’s quite sad, especially for the children involved.

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