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Custody modification: Deborah needs $3,400 before the deadline
Help Deborah cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 the Buffalo Community Legal 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,450
• Filing and biometrics fees: $520
• Certified translations and document copies: $210
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Deborah
Updates from Deborah
Quick update: $579 raised so far (17%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($492 in total) I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Praying for you, Deborah. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
This could happen to any of us. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Tarkwa
Hope it all works out, Deborah. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 13 people at work. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Deborah. Hope you get there.