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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Basma's custody modification
Basma needs $600 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the May deadline.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $600. 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 Vancouver 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.
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 $600 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Filing and biometrics fees: $310
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165
Thank you for reading my story.
- Basma
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Praying for you, Basma. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.