Support Galilea and Lupe's Legal Battle

Hi, I’m Lupe, mother to Galilea. Since 2022, Galilea was born prematurely and stayed in the NICU for 63 days. After that, we came home to her father’s home. Eight days later, we were kicked out. I called the cops for emotional abuse and after that, our life spiraled. I was faced with fighting charges myself, living in a DV shelter, and staying again in the hospital with my baby for norovirus when she was 3 months old. We’ve moved a lot. As of a year ago, and two years full of adversity, we finally became stable. I’ve been able to hold a job, and we found a home for us. But we continue to struggle and live post-separation abuse. Recently, my family came together to help us retain a lawyer. It’s become so overwhelming fighting this alone in court because I have not been able to afford an attorney. Until now. I’ve been facing challenges such as violations of my 14th Amendment rights, parenting rights, and due process; therefore, I need representation who can advocate for us legally. Family court is a very scary place to be and without an attorney, I’m limited to how much I can do to protect and defend my child.

So, we need to raise money to help with the attorney bills and not lose custody of my child. (That is father’s intention)

I recently was on medical leave, so the struggle has been real! I’m constantly receiving panic attacks and my ability to work has been affected due to my anxiety and depression being triggered. Any donations towards our cause to have legal representation in family court so that our due process is respected in our journey would be amazing. The times an abuser will drag you back into court has no price for them, but we pay a higher price that affects our lives and the morality of it is unspeakable.

Thank you in advance for all your prayers and donations! This will help Lali and me maintain a healthy and safe home where she can stay bonded with me as her protected parent and doesn’t have to face any further drastic changes in her life and parenting plan. As you may know, she receives early intervention services and has an IFSP. The drastic changes affects her emotional and mental stability due to her unique brain and circumstances. Keep in mind that my voice is strictly here to advocate in Galilea’s behalf. She is only two and she doesn’t deserve to be disconnected from her mother.