Hello, my name is Tricia, and I’m a mother in crisis—who's been fighting for my son and I for over 8 years.
I'm reaching out with deep humility and urgency. I am in the midst of a heartbreaking legal battle where my special needs son was removed from our home by court order. Despite being his primary caregiver since birth and meeting all of his medical, emotional, and educational needs, the court awarded sole physical and legal custody to his father—someone with a long history of criminal charges, mental health instability, substance abuse, and domestic violence... and barred me from seeing him for 30 days, thereafter reduced our time together to every other Sunday for 6 hours. The reason for their decision? because I spoke up about his abusiveness and filed many complaints. The court admitted I'm a good mother who met all my son's needs but I made too many filings.
This situation is devastating, unjust, and dangerous for my son, who has only known a stable, loving home with me. I am doing everything I can to appeal the decision, but legal fees are overwhelming, and I am now also facing foreclosure on our home—the only home my son has ever known, due to this ongoing battle since 2017 - it costs me everything.
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Why I’m Asking for Help:
Legal Fees for Appeal: I need to retain an attorney who can fight for the best interests of my son in the appellate court system. The process is complex and time-sensitive. The costs may exceed $55k.
Foreclosure Prevention: As I focus on the appeal, I’ve fallen behind on payments and risk losing our home. Without urgent help, I may lose the safe environment I’m fighting to bring my son back to. I have a critical Hearing next month.
Protecting My Son: This isn't just a custody case. It's about ensuring a vulnerable child with special needs is not placed in harm’s way.
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How the Funds Will Be Used:
Legal representation and court fees for appeal.
Emergency housing assistance to stop foreclosure.
Any remaining funds will be used for my son’s care and well-being
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How You Can Help:
Donate – No amount is too small. Every dollar helps me fight this battle.
Share – Please share this campaign with your friends, communities, and social media networks.
Pray & Support – Your emotional and moral support mean the world during this time.
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This is the hardest moment of my life. I have done everything I can to give my son the safe, loving, and supportive home he deserves. I will never stop fighting for him—but I can’t do it alone.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
With kindness and hope,
Tricia
These articles provide some insight into cases like mine in the Family Court System.
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Tricia P
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Norwalk, CT