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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Farhana's custody modification
Farhana needs $700 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the July deadline.
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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 $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 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 $700 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $540
• Filing and biometrics fees: $105
• Certified translations and document copies: $10
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Hanoi.
Hope it all works out, Farhana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
hope things get better soon, Farhana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt
Hope it all works out, Farhana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
thinking of you, Farhana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
So sorry you're going through this, Farhana. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care