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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Marama's wage-theft claim

Help Marama cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.

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Marama F. Wikitoria
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,350. 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 Auckland 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 $2,350 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $480 • Attorney retainer: $1,800 • Certified translations and document copies: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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Reviews

2.6(7 reviews)

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  • Sudha L. Balakrishnan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Skylar G. Randolph🇬🇧Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Polina Veronika Egorov🇺🇦Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Teresita H. Tolentino🇵🇭Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Itzel P. Guerrero🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Arianna L. Barnes🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Natalia L. Taylor🇨🇦Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Rhea M. AbadQuestion

    How is Marama doing now?

    • hang in there, Marama. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page. Love from Karachi.

      • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Santa Rosa.

        • Take care, Marama. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

          • Wishing you the best, Marama. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Kyiv

            • Landon M. WilliamsQuestionID verified

              Is there anything that isn't money that would help Marama?

              • Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Istanbul.

                • looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Auckland.

                  • Keep going, Marama. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Marama. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Quezon City

                      • Best of luck, Marama. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Marama. Shared this with my family. All the best

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