Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Appealing Divorce Judgements

When a Judgement for Divorce has been signed by a

judge you have 30 days within to appeal - Why is it so

difficult to appeal/modify the final agreemen


Asked on 2/23/01, 9:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Carolyn Press Chung & Press. P.C.

Re: Appealing Divorce Judgements

It isn't really difficult to file an appeal, or to request a reconsideration by the trial court, but it is difficult to win the appeal if, as you indicate, the judge signed a judgment based on your agreement. You would probably have to convince the court that you agreed to the terms under duress, and without free will. If you agreed with a gun to your head, the agreement should be subject to modification.

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Answered on 4/21/01, 11:56 am
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Appealing Divorce Judgements

Your question is rather vague and difficult to answer. Any judgment can be appealed by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the court within 30 days of the entry of the judgment on the court record. However, an appeals court will only review a trial judge's decision to see if legal errors were made or if there was no evidence to support the judge's ruling.

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Answered on 4/20/01, 4:20 pm


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