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

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

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Dinesh N. Walia
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Nagpur
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $100. 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 $100 goes: โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $65 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $15 With deep gratitude, Dinesh

Updates from Dinesh

  1. We're at 20% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $10
  • Tithi Taslima Talukder ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Bianca Daniela Brito ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15
  • Lindiwe J. Buthelezi ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5

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  • Hang in there, Dinesh. Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Nagpur

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