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Legal fees for Madhu's wrongful-eviction defense in Toronto
Help Madhu cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so She can stay with her family.
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada1,332 views
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,950. 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 Toronto 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.
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 $2,950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,150
• Filing and biometrics fees: $500
• Certified translations and document copies: $185
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Thinking of you and your family, Madhu. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
How is Madhu doing now?
Stay strong, Madhu. 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. Blessings.
Keep going, Madhu. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
thanks for sharing this, Madhu. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
You're not alone, Madhu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Jeddah
You're not alone. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Paris.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.