The equities of the situation are not in her favor.

FORBES: Joint Returns Need Warning Labels

When I was younger, I tended to look for external reasons when any situation did not work out in my favor.

FORBES: Nothing Bad Is My Fault: Toxic Financial Attitudes

Forbes: I would assume that you are in favor of whistle-blowing on some level, but how does this particular situation strike you?

FORBES: Get Briefed: James Wolfensohn