Sometimes, courts make mistakes.  In those situations, Minnesota law allows a person to appeal the court’s decision to a higher court, in hopes of getting the correct answer.  The appeals system is designed to ensure that people are treated fairly and that cases are decided in a just and equitable way.  If you believe that the court made a mistake in your case, filing an appeal might be an option for you.  The lawyers at Gadtke & Beyer, LLC have experience representing people in divorce and family law appeals.

Understanding Family Law Appeals

Some of the common reasons people file appeals in divorce and family law cases include:

• Child Custody and Parenting Time Decisions – If the court abused its decision-making power or made a decision contrary to the best interests of the child;
• Spousal Maintenance and Alimony Payments – If the court abused its decision-making power in setting a spousal maintenance or alimony amount or if it ordered or denied payments contrary to the evidence in the record;
• Division of Property, Assets, Debts, and Retirement Accounts – If the court abused its decision-making power in dividing your assets or debt, or if it divided the items in an unfair way; and
• Prenuptial Agreement – If the court invalidated a prenuptial agreement.

Minnesota Appeal Guidelines

Filing an appeal is a timely and complex process.  There are many rules that need to be followed and decisions to be made.  Going down the wrong path can have disastrous consequences, including having your case dismissed before it is even considered by the Court.  An experienced Minnesota attorney should be able to walk you through the process, explaining the decisions you need to be make.

It is extremely important to understand that an appeal is much different than the typical divorce or family law case.  There are strict time limits imposed on a person’s ability to file an appeal.  If you miss the appeal timeframe, you’re out of luck.  There are no exceptions.  Do not delay before contacting an attorney.

How We Can Help

If you are unhappy with the result of your divorce or family law case, don’t suffer in silence.  Let us help you.  Stop by our office, located at 6800 France Avenue South, Suite 125, Edina, Minnesota, or call us at 952-345-8004, or fill out a contact form on the side of this page.

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