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Legal fees for Sibusiso's custody modification in Johannesburg

Sibusiso needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a custody modification before the November deadline.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa858 views
Gareth E. Moodley
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Johannesburg
Sibusiso is facing a custody modification. The hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Sibusiso has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Johannesburg Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Sibusiso could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. 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 $800 goes: • Attorney retainer: $510 • Filing and biometrics fees: $190 • Certified translations and document copies: $55 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Gareth

  1. Quick update: $700 raised so far (87%). I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($382 in total) the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $247 raised so far (31%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Wayne C. Jones

    sending love, Gareth. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

    • Maricel E. Soriano

      Take care, Gareth. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 27 people at work.

      • Jackson Scott

        Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

        • Henry Perez

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Cape Town this morning. Love from Cape Town

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