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Legal fees for Tong's custody modification in Rochester
A custody modification deadline is approaching and Tong can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,400. 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 Rochester 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 $4,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,250
• Filing and biometrics fees: $800
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
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thinking of you, Tong. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Rochester!
Thank you. If you're in Rochester I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Take care!
Hope things get better soon, Tong. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Hope you get there. We're a small family in Durban but we're thinking of you.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.