Written by attorney Amanda Benedict, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Notice of Appeal. After receiving a judgment in the superior court, a party can file a notice of appeal to have a higher court review the superior court proceedings. A notice of appeal is a... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Ideally, both parties in a divorce are satisfied with the terms of their final divorce decree. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, especially in a contentious divorce. When one party believes... more
Written by attorney Paul Stablein, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Filing the Claim of Appeal. Within 42 days of a felony conviction, the defendant must file what's called a Claim of Appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals to preserve the right to appeal the... more
Written by attorney Jen Chiasson-Aronoff, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Calculate the Relevant Time Period and Earliest Possible Deadline. In most cases, the time for taking an appeal starts to run upon the "entry of the judgment appealed from," which is typically when... more
Written by attorney Patrick Mccann, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Figure out If a Writ Is The Best Way to Move Forward. Many clients want to get rid of unfair or unwanted items on their record. Sometimes they are eligible for other relief besides habeas writs,... more
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Written by attorney Rodney Mesriani, about 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you have a disability especially if it is considered as severe, then you should consider hiring a Social Security disability lawyer as your representative when filing a claim for benefits under... more
Written by attorney Wayne Melnick, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Overview. Pennsylvania’s Charter School system was established by Act 22 in 1997. Since that time, over one hundred and twenty public charter schools serving more than 60,000 students have begun... more
Written by attorney Pieter Droppert, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Not All Court Decisions Can Be Appealed. An appeal as a matter of right is allowed from all final judgments or orders so long as this is made within 45 days of the entry of the order of judgment.... more
Written by attorney Michelle Gottesman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Whether you're considering applying for disability benefits or waiting for your appeal hearing to be scheduled, the information you share with your treating doctors likely has the greatest impact on... more
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