Appeals
Family court decisions are made by using a formal legal process which can affect your life, especially your children and your economic condition, at the same time for a long time. If you think a judge in your case made a legal error, you may have the right to file an appeal. At Law Office of David Scott, P.A., we represent clients in family law appeals throughout South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade County.
What Is a Family Law Appeal?
A family law appeal is the process of appealing a lower court’s decision to a district court of appeal. Hence, a family law appeal is not a trial de novo, but a necessary procedure that enables a Florida District Court of Appeal to examine in great detail a lower court’s ruling in order to ensure that no legal errors have been committed throughout the litigation. The purpose of appeals is to check only the legality of the case and not to add or change the evidence or the testimony.
Our appellate attorneys help clients to challenge various decisions of the trial court as follows:
- Child custody and time-sharing orders
- Alimony and child support determinations
- Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts
- Modifications or enforcement of existing orders
- Domestic violence injunctions and restraining orders.
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The Family Law Appeals Process in Florida
It is the proper filing of a Notice of Appeal, within a period of about 30 days following the final judgment, which initiates the filing of the appeal.
Then, the appellate court will be responsible for reviewing the trial court transcripts and legal briefs prepared by your attorney. Sometimes, oral arguments could be set as per the case requirements.
Appeals should be handled by highly skilled professionals and no mistake should be made in complying with strict procedural rules. Our team is very much skilled in the Florida appellate system and does the very best to defend you at all stages of appeal.
Why opt for the Law Office of David Scott, P.A. for Your Family Law Appeal?
Keeping in mind our clients in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, we center our law practice on achieving positive outcomes and being the epitome of professionalism. No matter if you are from Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Palm Beach, or Miami, our professional appellate lawyers will be there for you.
We leave no stone unturned in our review and analysis of the trial court records, the identification of legal errors, and the creation of compelling appellate arguments. We stand by you whether you are on the path of fighting against an unjust decision or you are seeking to have a favorable decision defended.
You can talk about Appeals with the following specialists in any of our offices:
Related FAQs
Book a consultation hereHow Is Child Support Calculated?
Child support is calculated by a set formula based upon your gross income and certain monthly costs and expenses. Once you figure out your net income, the court will look at the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet to determine your exact payment based on your individual income and the number of children you have.
How Is Spousal Support or Alimony Determined?
Alimony is determined by the need of the spouse who is requesting alimony and the ability of the spouse who will be paying the alimony. The goal of alimony is to maintain the marital lifestyle the spouse has become accustomed to for a specific period of time. Numerous factors are taken into consideration, such as the length of the marriage, income, earning capacity, how each spouse contributes to the marriage and others.
How Is Time-Sharing with Children Determined?
In the state of Florida, both parents go into a divorce with equal rights concerning time-sharing with children. If the parents are able to create and agree on their own time-sharing schedule and parenting plan, the court will most likely approve the plan. If the parents cannot reach an agreement, the court will establish a plan that is in the best interests of the child.