Steps Involved In The Divorce Process: Appeals Process
Tuesday June 24, 2008
An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake. An appeal is not a new trial or a chance to introduce new evidence. The only evidence an appellate court will review in deciding whether a mistake was made is:
- Any audio recordings of the hearing or trial in the lower court.
- Items offered as evidence at the hearing or trial in the lower court.
- Lower court documents pertaining to the trial or hearing.
- Appeal briefs filed by the attorneys.
When the appellate process begins the defendant or person appealing is called the appellant or petitioner. The opposing or responding party is known as the...read on
Many people are afraid of the appeals process. The whole divorce process can be very intimidating. I appreciate that you went through this information with everyone.
We went through a divorce service, document-do-it-yourself-service.com and didnt have to worry about an appeal. But, I know that many do and this will defintely help them understand the divorce process.