Chapter 23 - Dorian’s sentence

Dorian had:
No prior record.
No actual forged filing in court.
No completed custody deprivation.
But he had:
Copied my signature.
Created false declarations.
Rented the apartment.
Moved nursery property.
Planned to use the documents after birth.
The judge imposed:
Eighteen months, with fourteen suspended.
Four months county custody.
Two years probation.
No unauthorized use of my identity.
Compliance with family-court orders.
Restitution:
My documented forensic-document and specific legal costs attributable to the forgery where permitted.
No enormous damages.
He entered custody.
Maeve was seven months old.
Family court paused in-person visits during confinement but allowed screened video messages that I could choose whether to play for her.
At seven months, she did not understand.
I saved them.
May you like
Not for emotional leverage.
For later, if appropriate.