I am reaching out to ask for your help in covering the legal costs associated with my ongoing fight to gain freedom from the financial abuse of my ex husband.

Over 3 years ago, my ex husband changed the locks on our (jointly owned) family home, stating I was no longer able to access my home or any of the contents within it. Since this time, I have been fighting through the unjust, uncaring and punishingly slow legal system to regain access to what is mine.

My 2 daughter's and I have had to rebuild our lives from scratch. I have not had access to any of our personal belongings or contents of my home and have been doing all I can to purchase all that we need to live. My ex husband refuses to leave the family home but has not paid for a single mortgage repayment, utility, costs for the children nor any other payment through this entire time.

When I attempted to access my home 2 years ago to get simple things like some of my children's toys, their school uniforms and family heirlooms, my ex called the police and I was arrested and charged with aggravated trespassing. This moment will leave a permanent emotional scar on me and my children. Whilst eventually I was able to have all charges dropped, this took 6 months and approx $8,000 in legal fees to do so.

Still to this day, he stays in the house, he builds debt in my name of which I cannot disconnect from until all debts are cleared and he keeps us from all of our worldly possessions. The home loan is now in over $100k arrears and whilst foreclosure seems like a kind relief, this too will see me facing an ongoing lifetime of debt that he has mounted in my name.

The financial burden has become overwhelming, and I need support to ensure I can continue fighting through the legal system for the right to freedom from this man.

I have already spent approximately $20,000 in legal fees and have exhausted all family and alternative resources for assistance. The additional legal expenses I now face, estimated between $30,000 and $50,000, are beyond what I can afford on my own.

Despite countless applications for reconsideration I cannot receive legal aid as they are including my property ownership in my asset assessment, the same property I cannot access or sell and that he lives in without any payment.

The stability and future of my daughters are my top priority. They deserve to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel secure and loved. With your help, I can focus on rebuilding our lives, regaining stability, and providing them with the peaceful life they deserve. Your support will allow me to continue to fight for a future for my family and freedom from the hold my ex has on me and my girls.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help me get one step closer to regaining control over our lives. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for standing with us as we take this crucial step toward freedom and safety.

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