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Legal fees for Ishita's custody modification in Hobart

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

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Ishita E. Panwar
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Hobart
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,150. 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 Hobart 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. 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 $2,150 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,300 • Filing and biometrics fees: $640 • Certified translations and document copies: $100 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Ishita

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($509 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Naples”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Liverpool”

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    “All the best. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this.”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - George”

  • Diego R. Sandoval 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Hope the December deadline works out. - San Sebastián”

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    “Hang in there. I'm in Columbia, thinking of you.”

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  • your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Girona.

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