How many sessions of mediation do you really need?
Mediation can be highly beneficial if you have a legal dispute that you want to settle amicably without a formal litigation process. But how many [...]
What’s the difference between lawyers and mediators?
If you are going through legal disputes, it may be important to use legal recourse and the guidance of experts. But with lawyers and mediators, [...]
What is mediation and how does it work?
When in a bitter lawsuit, people suggest going down the mediation route. But what is mediation? Read on to find out more from Westover Law, [...]
Why do you need a lawyer with appellate experience?
When you decide to appeal a family court judgment, you must work with a lawyer with appellate experience. Working in the appeals courts requires a [...]
What is an appeal by writ in family law?
There are two kinds of appeals: direct appeals and appeals by writ. A direct appeal is where the appellant follows the procedure for bringing their [...]
Deadlines for appealing family court judgments
When appealing a family court judgment, it is of paramount importance that you file your appeal on time. Failure to do so will mean that [...]
Alternatives to appealing your child support judgement
If you disagree with a child maintenance award, you have a couple of options available to you which may be more appropriate and have more [...]
What to expect in appellate court
Once you have made the decision to appeal the ruling in your family law case, you need to prepare yourself for the appellate court. This [...]
Under what circumstances can you appeal child maintenance?
Child support rulings have far-reaching consequences for you and your children, so it is vital that the decision is as fair and equitable as possible. [...]
How do I appeal child support awards?
If an order for child support is deemed to be too high or too low, a parent can file an appeal. Appealing child support decisions, [...]