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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Harish's custody modification
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Harish can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $550. 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 the Pune Community Legal 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 $550 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
• Attorney retainer: $505
Glad we found this place.
- Harish
Updates from Harish
Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($180). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Every little bit. Thought of Harish all day after reading this. - Jakarta”
- Rosa Gutiérrez 🇲🇽 · $50
“Thinking of you. Thought of Harish all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
- Fiona R. Naidoo 🇿🇦 · $50
- Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $25
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Harish all day after reading this. - Kingston”
- Akash E. Negi 🇮🇳 · $25
“Hope this helps. Hope the January deadline works out. - Nashik”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $20
“Praying for you. Thought of Harish all day after reading this. - Guadalajara”
- Elijah Powell 🇨🇦 · $20
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20
“Sending love. My mother told me about this one. - Coventry”
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Hang in there, Harish. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.