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Custody modification: Shweta needs $500 before the deadline
Shweta needs $500 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the April deadline.
🇮🇳 Kerala, India935 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $500. 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 Thrissur 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 $500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $440
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Shweta
Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($324). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($274). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
We're at 25% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. More news soon.
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Best of luck, Shweta. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.