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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Nadia's custody modification
Help Nadia cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa2,049 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,100. 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 Johannesburg 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.
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 $1,100 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70
• Attorney retainer: $910
• Filing and biometrics fees: $120
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Nadia
Quick update: $258 raised so far (23%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($137). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $70 so far, the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
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“Get well soon. Thought of Nadia all day after reading this. - Dublin”
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“Praying for you. Thought of Nadia all day after reading this. - Epe”
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Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Best of luck, Nadia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
hope it all works out, Nadia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.