Good evening SBH your story is one of long enduring pain some of the same pain I have felt for about a year or better. Why do we still love people who treat us badly I ask myself this Question alot. Sometimes I get very angry and then sometimes I wish she was back in my arms. W moved out a week ago and walked away without a goodbye or drop dead or anything. Why should I even care about someone who walks out on a 28 year marriage and acts like I'am something of a pain in the a#* . I have to keep reminding myself that I'am not alone in this and that there are plenty of horror stories out there like mine. And let me tell you that you are a tower of power to still be there I couldn't have lasted that long. I have no expertise in legal matters pertaining to bankruptcy but I'am curious as to what state you live in as laws vary from state to state.
I;am sure that you are already praying everyday as this is something I have learned to do in the past year and it does help calm things down a bit. I to have worked the off shift and this didn't help my S out. One thing you might do to help yourself out is talk with friends and family they can help you out and they don't charge as much as lawyers and other professional people also what about someone in the clergy? I feel for you I don't know if you are a religious person or not but I will pray for you as will others. Steve4family has been a great resource for me to talk with on these boards and he may have some great advice for you. Hang in there and take care of yourself.

Jule