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

A custody modification deadline is approaching and Wangari can't afford the lawyer.

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Wangari Halima Musyoka
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $200 • Filing and biometrics fees: $75 • Certified translations and document copies: $40 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Wangari
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Wangari

  1. Thank you all. We're at 71% now ($249). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $249 so far, the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. - Wangari

  3. Quick update: $55 raised so far (16%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Recep Can Ünal 🇹🇷 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Hope the October deadline works out. - Üsküdar”

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    “Thought of Wangari all day after reading this. - London”

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