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Custody modification: Melanie needs $3,950 before the deadline
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Melanie can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States499 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,950. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,300
• Filing and biometrics fees: $460
• Certified translations and document copies: $90
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $100
With deep gratitude,
Melanie
Updates from Melanie
Quick update: $50 raised so far (1%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Melanie
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thinking of you and your family, Melanie. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Liverpool.