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Wrongful-eviction defense: Gabriella needs $2,450 before the deadline
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Gabriella can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,450. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $2,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $510
• Certified translations and document copies: $130
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210
Thanks for reading all this.
- Gabriella
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Sending strength, Gabriella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Love from Colombo.
thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of London.
best of luck, Gabriella. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 22 people at work. Thinking of London.
hope this works out for you. After 20 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lahore.
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. After 26 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Take care, Gabriella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of London.
hope you get there. Greetings from Paris.
Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Cần Thơ.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Bahir Dar this morning. Love from Bahir Dar.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Pune.