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Legal fees for Christian's custody modification in Newcastle
Christian needs $3,900 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the August deadline.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia453 views
Christian is facing a custody modification. The hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,900. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline.
Christian has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Newcastle Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid.
If the deadline is missed Christian could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know.
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 $3,900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,500
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $195
• Certified translations and document copies: $205
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Vivian
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So sorry you're going through this, Vivian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Depok