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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Atieno's custody modification
Help Atieno cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $400. 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 $400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $220
• Filing and biometrics fees: $90
• Certified translations and document copies: $45
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Atieno
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Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Surabaya so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mapo.
Hope it all works out, Atieno. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!