Fighting for My Babies: A Mother’s Legal Appeal for Justice

Help a Mom Fight for Her Kids – Legal Appeal Fund

Hi, my name is Courtney, and I’m a mom in the fight of my life.

I never imagined I’d be here — trying to raise money just to have a chance to stand up for my children. But I’m running out of options, and I can’t let silence or injustice win.

This GoFundMe is to help cover the retainer for a lawyer who will take on the appeal to fight back against a heartbreaking, unfair court ruling — one that left me without rights to my own children.

What Happened

Through a complicated, painful legal battle filled with delays, misrepresentation, and decisions made without my voice being heard, I lost custody of my children in a ruling that never should have happened.

The ruling was an AWOC (Adoption Without Consent) — something meant for extreme cases, not for mothers like me who have never stopped fighting to be in their kids’ lives. It was a devastating decision that I am now working to appeal.

The only thing standing between me and justice… is money.

⚖️ Why I Need Help

I’ve found a legal team willing to fight for me — but they require a retainer to begin the appeals process. It’s more than I can manage alone while working, paying bills, and trying to keep my family afloat.

The appeal window is short. Time is running out.

This isn’t just a case. This is my babies. This is my heart. This is everything.

Where the Funds Will Go

All funds raised will go toward:

• Legal retainer and appeal filing fees

• Any required documentation or expert testimony

• Transportation for court appearances (if needed)

If by some miracle more is raised than needed, it will go toward continued legal costs, therapy, and reunification support for my children and me.

Why This Matters

I’m not perfect — no parent is — but I am present, willing, and full of love. I have done everything in my power to fix what was broken, to heal what’s been hurt, and to fight with what little I have left.

If you believe in second chances…

If you believe that every child deserves a parent who shows up…

If you believe in fighting for family…

Then I’m asking — please help me take this one last swing at justice.

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this with your circle could be the reason I get another day in court.

From the bottom of my heart: thank you. For seeing me. For caring. For giving me hope when I need it most.

— Courtney