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Custody modification: Okan needs $950 before the deadline
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Okan can't afford the lawyer.
🇹🇷 Türkiye1,331 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $760
• Filing and biometrics fees: $105
• Certified translations and document copies: $85
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Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Cầu Giấy
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Okan
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. attorney retainer comes first ($760) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Best of luck, Okan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Take care, Okan. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
Keep going, Okan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings