Evanston Divorce Appeal Lawyer
Many people are unhappy with the final result of their divorce. Maybe they feel unfairly treated by the court, or perhaps they felt pressured to accept an unfair settlement because they ran out of money to fight. If this is you, you may be wondering when and how quickly you can file an appeal. You can file an appeal, but there are very narrow grounds to do so. Our Evanston, IL divorce lawyer can review your divorce proceedings and court transcripts to determine your eligibility to appeal the decision. Call Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen, LLC today to get started.
Divorce Appeal Lawyer Evanston, IL
Like many other lower court decisions, a divorce ruling can be appealed in Illinois, but the grounds for appeal are narrow. You can’t file an appeal if a custody petition was denied, or you are ordered pay spousal support you don’t believe your ex really needs. Appeals in divorce cases (and other family law cases) are only granted if there is a question about the interpretation of the Illinois Family Code, the body of law that governs family law matters, or if a legal error was made at trial, such as the admission of fraudulent evidence.
For example, if your divorce trial judge made a mistake in applying a specific law in your case, you may have grounds to petition the Illinois First District Appellate Court (which covers Cook County and Evanston) to review that aspect of your divorce case. Some common appeals our Evanston divorce appeal lawyer may handle include a judge determining child support payments based on your spouse’s falsely reported income, or admitting evidence that should have been inadmissible.
You only have 30 days to file an appeal. You need to act fast. Our legal team has the resources and legal knowledge to review your divorce transcript carefully and find any legal errors. We quickly address these errors, draft the appeal, and present it to the Appellate Court.
If the court decides to hear the appeal, one of several things may happen:
- The original degree is upheld, and the original decree stands.
- Decide if the decree was erroneous. Amend it to correct the mistake or send the case back for retrial.
We fight for the right outcome in your situation, putting our detailed legal knowledge to work for you.
Why Our Experience Matters In Divorce Appeals
Appealing a divorce in Illinois is difficult, but possible. If a legal error impacted the decree and your life, our Evanston divorce appeal lawyer can help. With thorough legal knowledge and attention to detail, we spot even the smallest grounds for appeal.
- Lead Attorney and Senior Partner Olga A. Allen has been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for four straight years, an honor awarded to the top 2.5% of Illinois attorneys under 40
- Senior Partner Neil Robin supports the community through pro bono representation in Illinois Domestic Relations and Paternity courts
- Polish- and Russian-speaking attorneys are available to assist clients in their preferred language
- Our firm concentrates exclusively on family law, providing focused insight into how the law can best serve our clients
Let the legal team at Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen, LLC pursue a divorce appeal on your behalf. Call our firm today to discuss your options.