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Custody modification: Arturo needs $2,600 before the deadline

A custody modification deadline is approaching and Arturo can't afford the lawyer.

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Arturo B. Rodríguez
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Orlando
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,600. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at Orlando Welcome Centre has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed. Where the $2,600 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $145 • Attorney retainer: $2,350 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $105 If you're reading this, thank you. - Arturo

Updates from Arturo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 85% funded and I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel.

  2. Small update. $853 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Orlando.

    • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Port Harcourt

      • Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Orlando.

        • Hang in there. Hope you get there. After 6 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Nairobi.

          • Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Antonio.

            • Darshan W. PatilPhoto verified

              I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Orlando.

              • Best of luck, Arturo. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Arturo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

                  • Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bahir Dar but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bahir Dar.

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