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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Samuel's wrongful-eviction defense

Help Samuel cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so He can stay with his family.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Santos, Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil1,061 views
Samuel Paiva
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Santos
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $850. 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 Santos 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 $850 goes: โ€ข Attorney retainer: $650 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $105 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $55 โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Samuel

  1. Small update. $312 so far, I made the first payment toward attorney retainer.

  2. We're at 25% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    โ€œStay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it.โ€

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  • Could you add a copy of the court notice with private details blacked out?

    • Samuel PaivaOwnerAnswer

      Yes. It's with the moderators already, and I'll share a blurred copy here too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Konrad Dawid KrawczykAddress verified

    sending love, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Seattle but we're thinking of you

    • Is attorney retainer the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Samuel PaivaOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. attorney retainer is the biggest at $650. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Samuel. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Samuel?

        • Samuel PaivaOwnerAnswer

          That's kind of you. Honestly sharing the page helps a lot, and so does a kind word. Thanks for asking.

      • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Take care!

        • Sebastiรกn M. SandovalQuestionPhoto verified

          Any update on how things are going in Santos?

          • Samuel PaivaOwnerAnswer

            One step at a time. Your messages really do help. Update coming soon. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Sending good thoughts, Samuel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 36 people at work. Blessings

            • wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Love from La Plata.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                • Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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