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Legal fees for Danielle's custody modification in Anaheim
Help Danielle cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,143 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,450. 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 the Anaheim 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $800
• Certified translations and document copies: $85
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $215
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Danielle
Quick update: $774 raised so far (32%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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hang in there. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Louisville but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Danielle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Mumbai.
Keep going, Danielle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Good luck, Danielle. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Moscow.
Wishing you peace, Danielle. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Fort Portal so I could bring a meal
Rooting for you, Danielle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes