If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, a variety of matters must be resolved in court—such as child custody, possession of property, and spousal support. A family law judge will carefully deliberate the unique factors of your case and use their best judgment when issuing a court order. However, if the judge presents an order you don’t agree with, you may be able to file an appeal.

How to File an Appeal

If you wish to file an appeal, you must first submit a Notice of Appeal with the family law court within 30 days of receiving the original order. In the document, you are required to provide basic information about yourself and the case, including your full name, the order you want reviewed, the date of the order, and the name of the court that issued it. The court may also ask for transcripts of past family court hearings.

The higher court will then decide to reverse, remand, affirm, or modify the original decision. However, it’s important to note that the appeal process can take up to a year.

Grounds for an Appeal

In family court, you can’t appeal a court order just because it’s not in your favor. You must present the appropriate grounds, or, errors in law. For example, if the other parent has a history of domestic violence and the judge grants them visitation without requiring counseling, the order is in violation of the law.

If you want to appeal a court order, consider hiring an experienced divorce lawyer. The legal professionals at Lane, Felix & Raisbeck CO, LPA have been serving clients in Cincinnati, OH, for more than 30 years and specialize in family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases. They understand how difficult it can be to deal with custody battles and other issues relating to divorce, and they want to simplify the process. To schedule a consultation, call (513) 922-7700 or visit their website for more information.