Dear ?, You can't do anything in the higher courts. There are no extensions of time for the state supreme court petition. Depending on...

Can a Motion for Summary Judgment stop my Appeal from a court of non-record to the Circuit Court?

Dear ?, The general rule is that once a Notice of Appeal is filed the lower court loses jurisdiction over the merits of the case. I've been...

Dear ?, First of all, costs and attorneys fees are 2 different things. During the appeal, you have the opportunity to ask for the appeal...

A Federal Judge conducted a de novo review and denied my motion to reopen but did not address reconsideration - how do I appeal?

Dear ?, Whether you have a right to appeal depends on whether the order you want to appeal from is a final judgment or not. Unfortunately,...

What's the chances of a judicial release being granted after a hearing where the inmate was advised to withdraw/return in 6 mths

Dear ?, With an attorney, the chances are slim and none. Without one, they are even worse. If inmate has no attorney, he should get...

Dear ?, The order you're looking for is recited at the end of the opinion. It is usually either "affirmed" or "reversed and remanded" ...

I was recently in court on a child custody case in Georgia. The child was born in Indiana. Can i appeal the judgement?

Dear ?, If you are the father or mother of the child and you took a position in the custody dispute with which the judge disagreed, then yes...

How can I change Judges?Recused her 170.6 as no hearing,she said NO,never mailed to me, 10 days gone to appeal so how to change?

Dear ?, Mr. Miller is from NY so he doesn't know the CA rules on this. A 170.6 challenge which is properly supported by affidavit CANNOT...

Won my civil compulsory arbitration..they are appealing it...what should I expect?

Dear ?, In AZ, when there is a first appeal of an arbitrator's award the case is sent to the assigned trial judge who may choose to try the...

Who do I sue on Appeal - Child support

Dear ?, You don't sue. You appeal. These are two different things. You must file a Notice of Appeal from the circuit judge's decision. You...