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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Eunice's custody modification
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Eunice cannot afford the lawyer.
🇰🇪 Nakuru, Nakuru, Kenya2,028 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $450. 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.
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 $450 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $35
• Attorney retainer: $400
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Eunice
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Sending strength, Eunice. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Nairobi.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eunice
It's all in the list in the story. certified translations and document copies is the big one at $15, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
you're not alone, Eunice. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Auckland.
Rooting for you, Eunice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Sending strength, Eunice. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Nakuru. I'll ask around and let you know
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Love from Pune.
Praying for you, Eunice. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
wishing you peace, Eunice. It takes guts to ask. Well done