If it were me, I think I'd contact the judge, determine the day I'd surrender with him - taking into account the day you want to perform and the days the kids will be gone - and work it so that I was the one who took the power, showed up, did my time, and screw the system's need for putting me into a position to be 'taken'.

So, my advice is to call the judge, determine the day, and put the numbers back on your house. You made a mistake and you're willing to pay the price - both in cash and in time.

Do the do - just be the on in charge instead of being subservient.

Best of luck to you and yours, Tipp.