Family Law Appeals Lawyer in Saint Louis, MO

Family Law Appeals Overview

Whether you want to appeal a custody judgment after a divorce or you believe the division of property was unfair, you may be wondering whether or not you can appeal the court's initial decision.

Appeals are a complicated area of law, and an appellate attorney's knowledge and experience is critical to success. With more than 35 combined years of experience, attorneys Robert N. Hamilton and Jennifer R. Piper have the skill to explain your rights and options and to help you pursue a positive resolution.

They handle a wide range of family law appeals throughout the eastern district of Missouri, including appeals involving:

• Legal or physical custody
• Child support
• Spousal maintenance
• Property division
• Paternity
• Relocations

Submitting or Defending an Appeal

After a judgment is final, there is a 10-day deadline to file an appeal. Hiring a lawyer is necessary in order to file, pursue or defend your appeal. Attorneys Robert N. Hamilton and Jennifer R. Piper can gather all vital information, order and prepare transcripts, write the brief and present an oral argument before the judge.

Experienced Attorneys Fighting to Protect Your Rights

In addition to maintaining a strong commitment to client service, our lawyers have an in-depth understanding of how to handle the appeals process correctly from the start. They are skilled in oral arguments and know what the judge will expect. In fact, attorney Jennifer R. Piper's oral argument helped create a new law in the case of Brown v. Shannahan, 141 S.W.3d 77 (Mo.App. E.D. 2004).

Contact a Missouri Appellate Attorney

To schedule a consultation about a family law appeal, contact Robert N. Hamilton and Jennifer R. Piper, Attorneys at Law, at the law firm of Kruse, Reinker & Hamilton. Call our St. Louis office at 866-788-9891. Evening and weekend appointments are available by request, and credit cards are accepted.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law Appeals
• Family Law