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Legal fees for Janet's custody modification in Riverside
Help Janet cover the fees of a custody modification so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 Riverside, California, United States2,975 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,800. 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 $3,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $890
• Certified translations and document copies: $185
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75
With deep gratitude,
Janet
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keep going, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Hope things get better soon, Janet. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
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