Help us reach court for Nora's case. This is direct litigation support.
Nora is the reason this foundation exists. The case is active, the record is being assembled, and we are moving toward federal court with counsel and expert review.
This page funds direct family litigation costs. It is separate from Nora Foundation platform support at /donate and is not a tax-deductible donation.
The For Nora campaign raises funds for direct case costs only. It is not legal advice, legal representation, or an attorney–client relationship.
The goal is reunification and accountability, with no dramatic framing and no unnecessary detail.
Federal civil rights litigation is expensive. Here is exactly what the money covers, down to the line item. Total estimated cost: $75,000.
01 · 4% of budget
Filing and court costs
Cost$2,800
Federal filing fees, service of process, certified copies, and required court submissions.
02 · 6% of budget
Travel and lodging
Cost$4,200
Travel required to file and attend initial proceedings in person.
03 · 33% of budget
Legal counsel
Cost$25,000
Fees paid to outside civil rights counsel for document review, complaint drafting, and initial court filings—third-party legal work funded as case costs, not a service this campaign or site provides.
04 · 16% of budget
Expert review
Cost$12,000
Independent subject-matter review and expert declarations where needed.
05 · 11% of budget
Records and transcripts
Cost$8,000
Court transcripts, certified records, and documentation preparation for submission.
06 · 31% of budget
Ongoing litigation costs
Cost$23,000
Depositions, motions, mediation, and follow-on hearing costs.
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