Massachusetts
Parenting and Divorce Appeals
Parenting and divorce appeals involve some of the most personal of legal matters. The person with which you once shared a private life is now your opponent.
Parenting roles and finances are at stake; issues that effect the remainder of your lifetime. As a result, these issues are often re-litigated over many years.
Legal terms such as custody and visitation (or "parenting time") define your new relationships. Assignment of wealth may involve child support, alimony (or "spousal support"), the division of property and debt. College expenses, health insurance, uninsured medical costs, life insurance, tax consequences can be daunting. Perhaps there is a contested prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement. Other issues directly impact relationships, such as, the relocation of a child, interference with parental rights, and grandparent rights.
You must challenge decisions of the court or else they will act as the new standard by which all future court action will rely.
Your appeal is very different from trial
A consultation with an appellate lawyer is advisable whether you seek to protect or challenge a trial court judgment. Yes, sometimes both parties feel wronged about parts or the entire decision.
The standards for appellate practice and procedure are substantially different from that of the trial court. Many trial lawyers do not handle appeals. Appellate actions to remedy a judgment can be complex, and there is only limited time to challenge a court's decision.
Seek the advice of an Appeals Lawyer William Driscoll
Attorney William Driscoll focuses his practice on appellate litigation. The law is not perfect. Judges make errors. Do not question yourself later, after it is too late to appeal! Act immediately! Contact Attorney William Driscoll today for a free telephone consultation!