WR, try not to guess what the judge will or won't do. As has recently been posted in GolfMom's story, check into the laws in your area. Find out what is and is not valid. I think you'll find that the courts can work to your favor quite readily. They deal with this kind of stuff frequently. You may be surprised what they will do.
That is an interesting story. I've seen similar many times. I think many have that lightbuld moment, but just aren't ready to face what they've done. Often the LBS isn't either
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."