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Wrongful-eviction defense: Léa needs $2,900 before the deadline

A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Léa can't afford the lawyer.

🇫🇷 Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France4,053 views
Léa Maillard
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Boulogne-Billancourt
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,900. 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 Boulogne-Billancourt 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 $2,900 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,050 • Filing and biometrics fees: $630 • Certified translations and document copies: $145 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Léa

  1. Quick update: $1,414 raised so far (49%). the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($606). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.

  3. 12% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

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  • Faith R. Bates 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck! - Mesa”

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    “Only $77 but hope it helps.”

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    “Hope this helps. I'm in London, thinking of you.”

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    “Praying for you - Bangkok”

  • Jéssica Eliane Brito 🇧🇷 · $200
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    “From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Grand Rapids”

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    “Thinking of you. I'm in Narayanganj, thinking of you.”

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    “Stay strong. My neighbor told me about this one. - Aurora”

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    “Hang in there - Epe”

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    “God bless. My father told me about this one. - Bangkok”

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    “Best of luck. - Kaduna”

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  • Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Léa?

      • Take care, Léa. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

        • What's already covered and what's the $2,900 for?

          • Léa MaillardOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $2,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

        • Praying for you, Léa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Los Angeles.

          • best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done

            • How is Léa doing now?

              • Sending strength, Léa. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Hubballi.

                • Good luck, Léa. Hope you get there. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt

                  • sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt!

                    • so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Léa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

                        • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Île-de-France. I'll ask around and let you know.

                          • rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Taguig this morning. God bless

                            • wishing you the best, Léa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                              • Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                                • praying for you, Léa. Hope you get there. Take care

                                  • Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Mysuru.

                                    • Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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