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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Vivian's custody modification
Help Vivian cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States1,850 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 the Columbus Community Legal 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 $2,300 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,400
• Filing and biometrics fees: $540
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $235
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Vivian
Updates from Vivian
We're at 33% thanks to 32 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Quick update: $315 raised so far (14%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Rohini so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Columbus
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kilkenny
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vivian!
Attorney retainer is $1,400 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best!
Sending good thoughts, Vivian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Duque de Caxias.
Stay strong, Vivian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Columbus.
sending strength, Vivian. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Vivian. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Fresno.