Appeals Attorneys in Lancaster PA
Do you need help seeking relief from an unfavorable ruling in a divorce, custody, support or another family law matter? If a judge made a critical error that adversely impacted the outcome of your case, you may have a basis for an appeal.
When a custody ruling is legally flawed or unsupported by the record, our custody lawyers can review the trial court’s decision and determine whether filing an appeal is the right step to protect your parental rights.
Appeals often arise from complex divorce rulings involving equitable distribution, support decisions, or procedural errors that may have affected the outcome of the case.
Possible reasons for an appeal may include:
- Mistakes by a judge pertaining to errors of law
- Other critical errors where a trial judge has abused his or her discretion
To speak with an experienced family law appeals lawyer, contact Lancaster Law Group. We can advise you of your rights, help you determine your best course of action and handle your appeal if you have grounds for relief.
A party may seek relief from an unfavorable ruling by a trial judge by appealing the judge’s ruling. The appellate court reviews the trial court’s ruling based on the court’s record and written briefs prepared by attorneys. Appeals involve a completely different set of rules and procedures, so it is critical that you retain an experienced appellate lawyer to ensure the protection of your rights.
Appeals courts give considerable deference to the rulings of trial courts and do not reverse a trial court’s rulings lightly. However, if a court has made an error that has significantly impacted your rights or interests, we encourage you to contact our firm to see if we can be of assistance.
Our attorneys have the experience and skill to handle complex family law appeals. You can be confident that your appeal will be handled with the highest degree of competence and care.
There are strict timelines that must be followed when filing appeals, it is critical that you CONTACT AN APPEALS ATTORNEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.