If someone doesn’t agree with the judge’s ruling, can they appeal it?

California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains how appealing a judge’s ruling is a very technical process and goes over the success rates.

If someone doesn’t agree with the judge’s ruling, can they appeal it?

You can appeal a judge’s ruling by filing a notice of appeal and starting the appellate process. However, it’s a very technical process. I always recommend my clients consult with the appellate counsel. It’s also very expensive. Not a lot of people can afford to do it. The rate of successful appeals is somewhere in the range of about 30-33% in the county. Another option is to do a writ if you don’t like the judge’s ruling during the pendency of the case. That has even a smaller success rate for the court to take those up and hear them.

Partner at McGaughey & Spirito, California family lawyer Erin McGaughey handles complex divorce cases that involve child custody issues, financial issues, and business interests. www.mcgs-law.com