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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Luca's custody modification
Help Luca cover the fees of a custody modification so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,250. 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 Mandurah 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,250 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $460
• Certified translations and document copies: $230
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Luca
Updates from Luca
Good news. Because of your gifts ($515 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Karin Sandström 🇸🇪 · $20
- Manasi G. Parikh 🇮🇳 · $50
- Andrés R. Lozano 🇨🇴 · $20
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $10
- Marcus S. Sanchez 🇬🇧 · $50
- Bethlehem Marta Fikadu 🇪🇹 · $50
“Best of luck. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”
- Tawan Thongchai 🇹🇭 · $30
- Jomar B. Dizon 🇨🇦 · $30
“God bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gatineau”
- Imad Zaid Kassem 🇺🇸 · $10
- Nattaya Kanya Nakpong 🇹🇭 · $20
- Faith Anyango Kioko 🇹🇿 · $50
- Mwende Kipchoge Mwesigwa 🇰🇪 · $25
“Stay strong. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Embakasi”
- Eduardo G. Rivera 🇦🇷 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Santa Fe”
- Nusrat Sultana Sheikh 🇧🇩 · $25
- Luke Lewis 🇺🇸 · $20
- Nasrin Nasrin Rahman 🇧🇩 · $30
- Tanvi J. Mehra 🇮🇳 · $10
“Every little bit. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Dwarka”
- Imelda B. Uy 🇵🇭 · $50
- Jordan R. Watkins 🇬🇧 · $50
- Soo-ah Ku 🇰🇷 · $20
“Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Seoul”
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Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!
Thinking of you, Luca. This could happen to any of us.
best of luck, Luca. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Ribeirão Preto.
Hang in there, Luca. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
Praying for you, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.