Appeals in North Carolina

If I am not pleased with the trial court’s decision in my case, what can I do?

A party has the right to seek review of the trial court’s decision by filing a notice of appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The record (all relevant court filings and a transcript of the hearing, if requested by one of the parties), along with a brief written by each party are reviewed by the Court of Appeals to determine whether the trial court made any errors in its ruling.  Appeals are lengthy, typically taking anywhere from one to two years. The trial court is granted broad discretion in family law matters, thereby making it difficult to prevail on many issues. It is best to discuss with a lawyer whether success on appeal would be likely in your particular case. 

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