How long do I have to file a family law appeal?
You have 30 days from when the ruling becomes final. A ruling becomes final when no more issues are pending before the Court. But, some rulings may become appealable (regardless of whether other issues are pending) if the Court certifies its ruling under Rule 78The family rule regarding when a judgment becomes final. This is important because Rule 78 essentially tells litigants when the clock begins to run on filing a Notice of Appeal and the deadline to file a Rule 83 Motion. See Rule 78 Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure.Read more about Rule 78(b). Certain post-TrialA court hearing in which evidence and testimony are taken, and the Court makes a final determination of the issues raised in a petition. Trials and evidentiary hearings are somewhat synonymous, but the difference is one of scope: Evidentiary hearings are more limited in scope…Read more about Trial motions, such as a MotionA document filed in an already existing case that makes a specific request to the Court.Read more about Motion to Alter or Amend, can extend the deadline.