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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Wendy's family reunification petition

Help Wendy cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.

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Wendy G. Lambert
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Memphis
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,250. 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 Memphis 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 $3,250 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,500 • Filing and biometrics fees: $550 • Certified translations and document copies: $115 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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  • Ziad Yusuf SolimanAddress verified

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Noida.

    • Aleena Zoya MirzaQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wendy.

      • Wendy G. LambertOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $2,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

    • Piper Austin

      Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Saint Petersburg

      • Dustin E. Schmidt

        thanks for sharing this, Wendy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Geetha S. KamathID verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Wendy. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

          • Boonmee Anucha Kittisak

            thanks for sharing this, Wendy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

            • Anushka L. ApteID verified

              Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Memphis

              • Pamela G. Pearson

                Thinking of you and your family, Wendy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                • Gayathri K. VaradarajanID verified

                  Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Hamilton donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Hamilton.

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