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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Beth's custody modification
Help Beth cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States3,540 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, 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 the New York 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 $3,700 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $300
• Filing and biometrics fees: $860
• Attorney retainer: $2,540
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Beth
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Thinking of you and your family, Beth. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Beth. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
stay strong, Beth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Beth. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Nuremberg.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Mthatha.
Rooting for you, Beth. This could happen to any of us. Love from Zaria.
Hope it all works out, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Keep going, Beth. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Beth. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Best of luck, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Stockholm
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Gothenburg so I could bring a meal.
keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Denver
sending good thoughts, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Shreveport
Sending strength, Beth. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Orlando.