In a family law case, the trial court has broad discretion to determine what is in a child’s best interest and what is a just and right division of the marital estate. But when the court has abused that discretion or failed to follow the law, an appeal is appropriate to address the improper order.
Sarah Anne has ample experience with appeals of family law and other types of civil cases.
If you believe that an error was made by the trial court, contact Sarah Anne as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, because strict deadlines apply to appeals. She will be able to evaluate your case and advise you whether an appeal is appropriate, or what other options you may have.
If Sarah Anne was not your attorney in the trial court, you should consider requesting a copy of the transcript. The transcript can assist Sarah Anne in assessing whether error occurred, and determine if the error was properly preserved for appeal.