Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Vidya's custody modification

I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $450. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $450 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $65 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15 • Attorney retainer: $370 Every share and every dollar helps. - Vidya