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Wrongful-eviction defense: Teresa needs $900 before the deadline
Teresa needs $900 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the October deadline.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Ciudad de México 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $630
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
• Certified translations and document copies: $65
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Teresa
Small update. $267 so far, I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel.
Update from Ciudad de México: I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($157). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
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So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Madina.
Rooting for you, Teresa. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
thinking of you and your family, Teresa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Kyiv.
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 16 people at work. Thinking of Ciudad de México.