Michaela's Attorney Fees
Most of you know me as Michaela Grey. I write books. If you follow me on Tumblr, you're probably familiar with my chronic adoration of (almost) all goalies, my love of hockey in general, and the struggles I've been facing recently with my ex husband.
We have three children under 18. A 16 year old (R) and 14 year old twins (D and A). R and A want very badly to live with me full time, and I want them to just as much. They're both miserable at my ex's house, neither of them get along with his girlfriend, and it's a terrible environment for them emotionally. Physically they're well cared for, but their emotional needs are ignored. (D, my 14 year old son, is quite happy there, thankfully!)
I can't stay in Texas, and I especially can't stay around my ex. Every conversation we have ends in confrontation and me having panic attacks. He is a major trigger for me, and so is this area. I have to get out of here for the sake of my own mental health, but I'm not leaving my kids with him. They want to be with me. I want them with me. And I'll do whatever it takes to give them the best life possible.
In order to gain custody of R (I'm already primary custodian of A) and get permission to move them from Texas to Washington state (where I have family), I'm going to have to hire a lawyer, which is going to cost me $6000. The attorney feels I have a good chance of winning due to the fact that both children very much want to live with me, and I've proven I can provide for them.
But I don't have $6000 and I need help to get there. If you give $20 or more, you can name a character in my next novel. $50 or more and you can name a character, I'll name someone after you (if you want), and I'll thank you on the front page.
If you can give anything at all, I will be forever grateful. The littlest bit helps. If it was just me I'd figure it out on my own. But my kids are worth swallowing my pride and asking for help.
Thank you for reading this. Thank you for being you. No matter what happens, I'll keep writing, and I'll keep fighting.
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