Can I appeal a judgement for alimony?
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Can I appeal a judgement for alimony?
I feel that the judge was not fair in his judgement. My ex
and I have no children together but was ordered to pay
alimony for two and a half years. Please advise.
Asked on December 6, 2017 under Family Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Legally, you can appeal any court final court decision or judgment, including in regards to alimony. Be aware though that it is a longshot under the best of circumstances: most appeals--even ones brought by lawyers--do NOT work, and appeals courts reverse or override court judgments in only a minority of cases. Also, appeals have very technical and procedural rules, and you cannot introduce new evidence--you can only rely on the "record" (the evidence and testimony) presented in the original case; these factors tend to make things very difficult to laypersons (non-lawyers). So you have the right to appeal, but as a layperson bringing an appeal, are unlikely to win.
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