Help a Resilient Mother Protect Her Child

Hi, my name is Alex, and I'm organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my best friend, Melinda, and her sweet son, Grayson. Melinda is one of the strongest, most loving mothers I know — and right now, she’s facing an unexpected legal battle that threatens everything she’s worked so hard to build. I’m doing this because she shouldn’t have to fight alone.

After overcoming significant challenges, Melinda has built a stable life for herself and her young son, Grayson. She secured her own apartment, purchased a vehicle, and maintains full-time employment — all without consistent support from Grayson’s father.

Recently, Melinda was served with unexpected legal papers. Grayson’s father is seeking sole custody, demanding child support, and requesting that Melinda bear full responsibility for medical and insurance expenses — even proposing obligations that extend beyond her lifetime.

This legal action is not only emotionally overwhelming, but it also places an enormous financial burden on Melinda. She has never denied him visitation and has allowed regular contact every other weekend. Melinda is not opposed to shared custody — she’s simply trying to protect her rights and ensure Grayson stays in the loving, stable home she’s worked so hard to provide.

To fight this, she urgently needs legal representation. Here's what she’s facing:

Retainer Fee: $2,500–$4,000

Court & Filing Fees: $300–$500

Ongoing Legal Prep & Attorney Hours: $1,500–$2,000

Emergency Costs (childcare, transportation, time off work): $500–$1,000

We are raising $6,500 to help cover these urgent legal expenses and give Melinda a fighting chance to keep custody and stability for her son.

Every dollar helps. Every share matters.

If you believe no mother should have to risk losing her child simply because she can’t afford to fight back — please consider donating or sharing this page.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with Melinda and Grayson during this critical time. Your support means everything. ❤️