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

Emily needs $3,150 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the July deadline.

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Emily Hernandez
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,150. 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 $3,150 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,250 • Filing and biometrics fees: $670 • Certified translations and document copies: $150 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $80 If you're reading this, thank you.
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  • Yasmin Hana Slimani

    Good luck, Emily. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Intan Sari Hakim

      Hang in there, Emily. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Edinburgh.

      • Dua Noreen Mughal

        Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!

        • Lubna Jamila Wahba

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 16 people at work!

          • Parker M. Tran

            Sending good thoughts, Emily. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

            • Megan Padayachee

              Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Poitiers.

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