Stepmother seeks representation for a custody hearing scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 11:30 AM before Judge Daniel Kurland regarding her 7-year-old stepdaughter. The opposing parties are Client’s spouse/the child’s father, and the biological mother. While there is no prior order, Client and Father have solely cared for the child since Mother abandoned her at 6-months old. Client filed for sole physical and legal custody in June of 2026, because she believes the child is being abused by Father, due to signs of a neurological disorder, and admissions the child made to Client and to police. A DHS investigation is pending. Client’s goal is to ensure the safety of the child. She is amenable to father having supervised visitation. A volunteer is needed to represent the client at her upcoming hearing.