Appealing a Unfavorable Outcome in Divorce or Custody
A ruling against you in family court is not necessarily the last word. You may have grounds to appeal a judge's adverse decision in your divorce, paternity or custody trial in order to overturn or alter the decision.
Appeals are expensive, and there is a short window to appeal your case to a higher court. The Santa Monica law firm of Trabolsi & Levy provides trial advocacy and appellate representation in all facets of California family law. We have prevailed in appeals for clients throughout greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Santa Monica Appellate Attorneys in Divorce and Family Law
You cannot appeal simply because the Superior Court judge ruled against you at trial. However, if you lost in family court because the trial court made certain errors, a higher court can throw out the decision, amend the decision or send the case back to Superior Court for reconsideration.
Our appellate attorneys, certified family law specialists Ilene Evans Trabolsi and Avi Levy, have handled successful appeals of:
- Initial custody determination
- Visitation schedules dictated by the court
- Child support or spousal support
- Parent relocation
- Legal issues in property division
- Other matters under family court jurisdiction
Los Angeles Family Law Appeals Attorneys
Appellate law is very different from trial practice. There is more legal analysis involved, and appellate briefs require sophisticated writing skills. Our lawyers know how to identify the issues in the trial record that could be argued on appeal, and can advise clients on the merits, the costs and the likelihood of winning. Ms. Trabolsi and Mr. Levy are admitted to practice before California's Courts of Appeals, including the California Supreme Court, as well as the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
There is a limited time to file notice of appeal after a family court has rendered its decision. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your potential family law appeal and preserve your rights.
Call us at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245 or contact us online to arrange a confidential consultation.
