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Legal fees for Oliver's custody modification in Miami
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Oliver can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Miami, Florida, United States661 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,600. 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 Miami 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $4,600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $840
• Certified translations and document copies: $210
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Oliver
We're at 10% thanks to 12 of you. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. More news soon.
Quick update: $130 raised so far (3%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending strength, Oliver. Hope this works out for you
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Pune
Stay strong, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Miami