Miriam made a note.
“Then we may have a forgery.”
She turned another page.
The document granted authority to an entity I had never heard of.
Harbor Light Holdings.
“What’s that company?”
I asked.
“We’re going to find out.”
Then Miriam looked directly at me.
“There’s something else you need to understand.
Winning the lottery during a marriage creates complicated property questions.
The money isn’t automatically protected from your husband simply because you possess the ticket.”
My heart sank.
“Even after everything he’s done?”
“His conduct matters, particularly if we prove fraud or financial abuse.
But we must handle this through lawful disclosure, protective orders, and the divorce process.
Hiding the winnings or pretending they don’t exist would only hurt you.”
I nodded.
For the first time, someone was giving me information without demanding that I surrender control.
Miriam continued.
“We’ll also discuss claiming procedures, taxes, and how to prevent unauthorized access.
