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Legal fees for Dennis's custody modification in Kelowna
Help Dennis cover the fees of a custody modification so He can stay with his family.
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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 $2,650. 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.
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 $2,650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,950
• Filing and biometrics fees: $420
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $155
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Dennis
Updates from Dennis
26% there. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. Thank you.
We're at 16% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kelowna
Thank you. If you're in Kelowna I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Praying for you, Dennis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted
Thinking of you, Dennis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Valencia.
Rooting for you, Dennis. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Hyderabad
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope things get better soon, Dennis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Dhaka!
Take care, Dennis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you, Dennis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Augusta.