Ryan Canter Divorce Case Study

“According to all the evidence presented here today your client, Ryan Canter did such. . . .” She adjusted her glasses. “He made an effort to take full control of his wife’s share after she filed for divorce, and brought this action seeking equitable relief against CanterSoft and her, did he not?” “My client was only trying to protect the company’s assets before any rulings.” “This court characterized Ryan Canter’s conduct as reprehensible. He intended to gain a legal advantage in this divorce action.” “Your honor may I interject an oversight?” Patra Canter’s attorney interrupts.
The judge looked at him over the top of her glasses. “Yes, you may, but what do you have to add that we’ve not already discussed?” “Thank …show more content…
After a few more questioning and cross-questionings, both attorneys rested. “May the disputing parties, please rise,” instructed the judge. “In this case of Mr. Ryan Canter versus Ms. Patra Canter, by the State of New Jersey, and the powers vested in me, I hereby grant you your divorce.” Judge Leona Pyle paused, then wiped a trickle of sweat from her forehead, adjusts her glasses, and continued to read the decree of the court ruling. “The court will award the five thousand square-foot home in Jackson, the two children, Sharon and Ryan Jr., the Bentley and the Jaguar and half of the CanterSoft Company . . . to Ms. Patra Canter.” A great out-cry erupted from the courtroom and Ryan Canter, too. He attempted to interrupt the judge, but she fired back. “Quiet please! You had your say Mr. Canter. Please don’t interrupt me again, sir,” said the judge. “I listened to what you both had to say. I didn’t interrupt. Now it’s my turn to speak, thank you.” The verbal commotion still echoed in the courtroom. “Order in this court!” Judge Leona Pyle banged her gavel five to six times, before she brought about some sense of calm in the courtroom. The judge took a deep breath, then continued to read the …show more content…
“Mr. Canter, one more word from you, sir, and I’ll have you held in contempt of court.” Laughter erupted everywhere in the courtroom. “Order, order in this court,” she continued. “The Mercedes 500 SL and ML320, the vacation home in the Pocono’s, and the other half of CanterSoft go to you, Mr. Canter.” She raised her head, took her glasses off, and looked both parties in the eyes and said. “I wish you both the best of luck. This case is adjourned!” Patra Canter looked at her now ex-husband and smiled, then she hugged her lawyer. After that, she looked at her relatives in the courtroom and raised both hands in the air as a sign of victory. Ryan Canter bowed his head in shame and defeat, shook his lawyer’s hand, took his handkerchief from his jacket pocket and wiped what appeared to be tears from his eyes. “You haven’t seen the last of me,