My name is Nicole, and I am in the fight of my life right now. I am going through a divorce and custody battle, and I am terrified of what could happen if I don’t have an attorney. My children mean everything to me — they are my whole world — and without proper legal representation, I fear losing the ability to protect them and give them the safe, stable future they deserve.

The truth is, I cannot afford the retainer fees on my own. I’ve tried every option I can think of, but time is running out and I am out of resources. I feel desperate, overwhelmed, and afraid of walking into court alone while so much is at stake.

I am humbly pleading for help. Every dollar raised will go directly toward hiring an attorney who can stand up for me and for my children. Even the smallest contribution will make a difference — it could mean the difference between having a fighting chance, or being silenced when my children need me the most.

If you cannot give, please share this with others. I don’t have the words to express how much your support means. Thank you for standing with me and my children in this moment of desperation.