GM, I hope that the judge will review the request carefully and sign off on it. They see so much of this stuff over the years, that they pretty much know who is truthful and who isn't, especially if your documentation is strong.
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.