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Legal fees for Riley's custody modification in Sydney

Riley needs $3,550 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the November deadline.

🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia4,211 views
Riley Whitaker
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Sydney
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,550. 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 Sydney 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. 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 $3,550 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,250 • Filing and biometrics fees: $820 • Certified translations and document copies: $260 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Sydney!

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Sydney.

      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Latina but we're thinking of you

        • Thinking of you, Riley. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Sydney.

          • Good luck, Riley. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

            • take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Swansea

              • Wishing you peace, Riley. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

                • Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Athens.

                  • hope you get there. Love from Eldoret.

                    • good luck, Riley. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Sydney

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Riley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Oakland.

                        • I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Philadelphia so I could bring a meal

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