A loving family fighting relentless legal abuse from the other parent. Help us protect our kids, afford legal defense, and build a future free from fear. Every dollar brings us closer to peace.
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Our family is in crisis—not because of a crime or custody fight, but because we’ve been dragged into a years-long campaign of legal abuse. My wife came to the U.S. from Russia after meeting her future spouse on a religious mission. She left behind everything she knew, married, and had three children. During the marriage, she endured years of emotional, physical, and financial abuse before finding the strength to leave with three young kids and only $2 in her pocket. She learned English, became a citizen, and believed divorce would bring peace—but it didn’t.
The other parent, who since then has studied law as a paralegal now self-represents in court, files motions against us constantly, costing us thousands each month just to defend ourselves. One child was even wrongly placed in a mental hospital—traumatizing our family.We now pay $3,400/month for an attorney and $150/hour for a Special Master, whose decisions are often ignored. Now appeals have begun, requiring a $10,000 retainer we can’t afford.
We were forced to marry in secret to avoid more legal trouble. My wife earns $17.50/hr as a seamstress; I lost my job to union strikes and industry failure. We don’t want a handout—we want safety, peace, and stability. If we raise more than we need, we’ll donate the rest or create a nonprofit to help others like us. We’re fighting for our family—but we dream of helping others fight for theirs. Please help us reclaim our lives.
With love and thanks, Gulnaz and Kyle Sawyer
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