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Custody modification: Mateo needs $2,550 before the deadline
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Mateo can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,550. 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 Reading 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,400
• Filing and biometrics fees: $710
• Certified translations and document copies: $220
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Mateo
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