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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: James's custody modification
A custody modification deadline is approaching and James can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,100. 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 the Riverside 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,900
• Filing and biometrics fees: $920
• Certified translations and document copies: $220
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Riverside.
Best of luck, James. Hope this works out for you. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Wishing you the best, James. Shared this with my family.