How To File an Appeal: 1 out of 3

Hi, I’m Mia Poppe, the Managing Partner of the Law Firm of Shaw & Associates. First, thank you for viewing our video on how to file an appeal.

An appeal is a request to a higher court, or appellate court, to review a decision or order by a lower court, or a trial court.

Today I will cover three things to keep in mind if you are considering filing a matrimonial or family court appeal:
(1) speak to a qualified attorney;
(2) File a notice of appeal – the filing requirements vary by department so we encourage you, speak to a qualified attorney; and (3) decide whether a stay on the lower court’s order should be requested.

First, the Law Firm of Shaw & Associates accepts appeals from Supreme court divorce and ancillary divorce issues, and family court orders – our appellate practice is limited to divorce or matrimonial orders and family court orders.

Second, in considering whether to file an appeal or not, once an order is entered, time is of the essence, you may be precluded from filing an appeal if you do not act timely.

My third point, filing an appeal does not put the challenged order on “hold” – in order to halt the order, a stay or hold must be requested of the court.

If you are considering an appeal, I encourage you to contact the Law Firm of Shaw & Associates today, to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.

Mia Poppe, the Law Firm of Shaw & Associates, The Art of the Practice of Law.