This fundraiser has been created to assist Dawndra Cawood-Berkenbile, a mother residing in Payne County, Oklahoma, who has been engaged in an ongoing custody case in Noble County Family Court concerning her 8-year-old daughter.

For several years, Dawndra has navigated the family court system in an effort to secure and protect her parental rights. As many families unfortunately experience, prolonged custody litigation carries a substantial financial burden. Legal fees, court costs, filings, and required transcripts quickly escalate, often placing parents in an untenable position — particularly when the case must advance to the appellate level.

Dawndra is now required to file an appeal to continue pursuing a fair and just resolution. Appeals are both time-sensitive and costly, and without adequate financial resources, access to due process becomes severely limited. The funds raised through this campaign will be used exclusively for legal expenses related to the appeal, including attorney fees, court costs, and associated legal documentation.

This fundraiser is not intended to disparage any party or court, but rather to address a larger issue affecting countless families: the significant financial barriers within the family court system that can prevent parents from fully exercising their legal rights.