Petition Progress

We finally signed our bankruptcy petition this morning. We met with our attorney, who had everything drawn up and waiting (of course). He walked us through what each page of the large packet was for, indicated where we were to sign on each page (and I literally mean we had to sign on each page), and asked us a few questions for clarification.

He changed some of the amounts we listed for expenses such as food, clothing, and normal day-to-day cost of living things, based on what his experience tells him is typical for a family of our size. In most cases, his changes increased our expenses.

The petition will be filed in a couple of days, and we'll be in court for our discharge hearing in 30 to 45 days. My wife has a garnishment hearing she was summoned for on May 7, and that will now be stayed due to our pending bankruptcy. It's all a great relief, but I can only imagine how the relief will come when our debts have finally been relieved.