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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Brooks's custody modification

Help Brooks cover the fees of a custody modification so He can stay with his family.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom1,897 views
Brooks W. Li
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London
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,300. 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 London 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. 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 $1,300 goes: • Attorney retainer: $930 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $185 • Certified translations and document copies: $185 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Brooks

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 69% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $872 so far, the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($301). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.

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  • Swetha E. Krishnan

    Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted

    • Isla P. Jennings

      thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

      • Simona Galli

        Praying for you, Brooks. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

        • Amelia Fox

          stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Santos donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Santos!

          • Maksym Andrei Shevchuk

            You're not alone. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

            • Howard D. Grant

              Thinking of you, Brooks. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Surakarta.

              • Vinícius Caio Andrade

                Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of London.

                • Hamza Asad Malik

                  Stay strong, Brooks. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 13 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of London.

                  • Santiago R. Bravo

                    Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                    • Rosângela Patrícia Freitas

                      Rooting for you, Brooks. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of London.

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