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Legal fees for Roberto's custody modification in Chicago
Help Roberto cover the fees of a custody modification so He can stay with his family.
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 2026867 views
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,000. 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 Chicago 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 $4,000 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,950
• Filing and biometrics fees: $800
• Certified translations and document copies: $80
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $170
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Chicago