
Appealing a Spousal Support Ruling
If spouses cannot agree on the terms for spousal support in a divorce, the court may be required to issue a ruling on the matter. […]
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How Do Oral Arguments Differ From Arguments at Trial?
At both the trial and appellate levels, attorneys are given the opportunity to present their case to the court. However, that is about the end […]
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What is Included in the Record on Appeal?
One of the most important elements of an appellate case is the record on appeal. This is a comprehensive set of documents that includes everything […]
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Grounds for Appealing a Child Custody Order
Determining child custody is one of the most difficult issues that parents must discuss in a divorce. Each parent wants to spend as much time […]
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Common Issues for Appeal
Appeals differ from trials in many ways, and one significant difference is that there must be a specific issue of law or fact for the […]
Read MoreThe Appellate Approach
If you appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case, the court does not always let you go free. You need a criminal appeals lawyer to request a stay on appeal. Your lawyer can request this stay at your sentencing hearing. This way you will not have to stay behind bars while the appeal is going on. Your lawyer will also try to overturn the wrongful conviction.