Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

appealing final divorce memorandum

We had our divorce hearing. My ex lied and I believe is hiding funds. The outcome was a travesty. My attorney said we can't appeal the ruling until the judge signs the order for final judgement of divorce. Then we have 10 days after same to appeal or ask for a reconsideration. Does that sound right? The memorandum was made part of a final judgment for divorce. I would think once the order is signed the divorce is done - no appeal, no reconsideration???


Asked on 2/02/03, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn Press Chung & Press. P.C.

Re: appealing final divorce memorandum

Your attorney was partly right. Within ten days after the Judgment is final you can file a request to alter or amend the judgment. You would need a good reason to make the request, such as newly discovered evidence or indications that the judge ignored or misunderstood significant evidence. You have 30 days to file an appeal with the Court of Special Appeals, and if you have first filed a motion to alter, amend or revise the judgment and the Circuit Court judge has denied your motion, the 30 days to appeal doesn't begin to run until after the Circuit Court judge has ruled on your motion.

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Answered on 2/02/03, 6:06 pm


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