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This campaign is to raise legal funds for Colby & Keli Semelsberger, (Mother and Grandmother) who are fighting for the return of Colby's two Children, ages 7 & 10. Since Colby and the Children's father are not legally divorced, they share cusody. However; the father refuses to return the chldren after having them for visitation & wont even let the children communicate with mother or grandmother. Prior to this, the relationship between all family members has been cooperative. So this came out of left field. The father has a histroy of drug abuse, violent behavior, and emotional instability which may be a casuse for this irratic move. The police can not help until there is a court order. So we have to petition the court for return of the kids, and to get a custody order in place. We have already exhausted our assets just to get started with the legal process in two states. We are hoping to raise funds for our lawyer's retainer of $4000, drug testing $500, a Gardian Ad Litem $1000, and additional court fees of $1000. $6500 total. Keli is an Improv Comedian from Chicago who founded Charlotte Comedy Theater and Colby works in the outdoor adventrue & comedy industries. Both are artists who do not have the resources for a legal battle, which is what the kids father is countiing on. However; we do have friends and a loving community and hope that even if it's a small amount, you can help us get the kids back into a stable, loving environment where they were happy and thriving! We are devestated right now and vascilate between anger and grief. We just want the kids back safe and sound at home. We are horrified that we have to go to court to have the law upheld. Protecting children should not be something dependant on financial resources, but we have found that it is. We pray for every family ever put in a similar position, it's heartbreaking. The law is on our side, we just need to go to court to have it enforced, and to prevent this from ever happening again. We appreaciate any donations, sharing this as often as you can, and your prayers for quick and peaceful resolution to this situation. Thank you for helping us in any way you feel called to or capable of!
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