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Legal fees for Maya's wrongful-eviction defense in Riverside
Help Maya cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,500. 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 Riverside 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 $4,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $370
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $230
Thank you so much.
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Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Palmira.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Thủ Đức.
Take care, Maya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.