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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Luke's custody modification
Help Luke cover the fees of a custody modification so He can stay with his family.
🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom2,247 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,050. 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 Belfast 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 $2,050 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $410
• Attorney retainer: $1,500
• Certified translations and document copies: $140
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Luke
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Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Leicester.
Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City
sending good thoughts, Luke. Hope this works out for you.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Campinas
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Hope it all works out, Luke. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Thane.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
sending strength, Luke. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Luke. Hope this works out for you. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Flint
Thinking of you and your family, Luke. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 25 people at work. Greetings from Bandung.
Good luck, Luke. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.