Fairfax County Divorce Appeals Lawyers
If you did not receive the result you expected during your divorce, Virginia law gives you the automatic right of appeal. Appeals can be very complex legal matters, and it is important to have an attorney behind you who has experience with appeals and can give you the best chance at a positive outcome.
The appeals process can take a year or more to complete and a filing fee is required by the court. While it can be an expensive and time-consuming process, it is an avenue of extreme importance in obtaining just and appropriate results in certain family law matters. The Fairfax family law appeals lawyers at the Nova Family Law Group represent clients in a broad range of these cases before the Virginia Circuit Court and the Court of Appeals.
Helping You Through a Complex Process
A transcript of the entire Circuit Court proceeding is typically required. There can be circumstances where the court may allow for an appeal without the transcript but it is highly discouraged by the courts and most attorneys. In addition, an appellate brief must be prepared. There is a small category of appeals that the court can rule on in a summary manner, including jurisdiction of the trial court and preservation of questions on appeal.
There are specific grounds upon which you can base your appeal. You can challenge errors of the law, use of discretion and decisions that can be considered capricious or arbitrary. Our firm is able to handle your appeal regardless of whether we handled your initial divorce or not. You can count on us to do everything in our power to secure a favorable result.
Discuss Your Appeals Questions With an Attorney
To schedule an appointment with one of our northern Virginia appeals process attorneys, you can reach us by phone at 703-763-0980, toll free at 866-639-8801 or send us an e-mail.
