Determined to protect her investment, Erin quietly gathered every receipt and financial record of her contributions and filed a legal claim.

When Lorraine tried to bring in a relative to buy Erin’s share at a fraction of its value, Erin exposed the scheme and revealed that she and Caleb had legally secured joint rights to the house. Faced with overwhelming evidence, Lorraine had no choice but to negotiate fairly. Eventually, the house was sold for far above market value, and Erin finally had the leverage she deserved.