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Custody modification: Walter needs $3,700 before the deadline

A custody modification deadline is approaching and Walter can't afford the lawyer.

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Walter T. Cruz
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Anaheim
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,700. 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 Anaheim 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 $3,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,700 • Filing and biometrics fees: $630 • Certified translations and document copies: $260 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110 Every share and every dollar helps.
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  • Ika Novi LubisPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

    • Mónica W. Mora

      Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Maya G. Lambert

        Thinking of you, Walter. Hope this works out for you

        • Nabirye Njoroge

          Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

          • Rafael Sérgio Melo

            Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

            • Ishita Tiwari

              Wishing you the best, Walter. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

              • Juan Chen

                Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in 6th of October City this morning.

                • Timur Yevhen Kuzmin

                  Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Kingston.

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