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Legal fees for Renata's custody modification in Knoxville
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Renata can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,350. 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 Knoxville 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 $2,350 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
• Filing and biometrics fees: $570
• Attorney retainer: $1,665
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Renata
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Wishing you peace, Renata. Hope this works out for you
wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope you get there. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.