Kentucky's Dedicated Family Law Appellate Attorneys
When the family court gets it wrong, you deserve a second chance. We handle appeals from every county in Kentucky.
Family court decisions affect the most important aspects of your life—your children, your property, your future. When a judge makes an error of law or abuses their discretion, you have the right to appeal.
At the Bowman Legal Group Appellate Division, we focus exclusively on family law appeals in Kentucky. We understand the unique challenges of appellate practice and the critical importance of preserving your rights on appeal.
Appeals require a different skill set than trial work. We craft compelling written arguments and present persuasive oral advocacy.
No matter which Kentucky county your case originated in, we can handle your appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals or Supreme Court.
We believe informed clients make better decisions. We'll explain the appeals process and help you understand your options.
We represent clients in appeals involving all aspects of Kentucky family law
Challenging custody determinations, parenting time schedules, and relocation decisions when the court misapplied the law or facts.
Learn More →Appealing incorrect child support calculations, imputation of income, or deviation from guidelines.
Learn More →Challenging inequitable property division, classification of marital vs. non-marital property, and valuation errors.
Learn More →Appealing maintenance awards that don't follow Kentucky law or represent an abuse of discretion.
Learn More →Appeals involving establishment of parentage, rights of biological parents, and related custody matters.
Learn More →Challenging the issuance or denial of protective orders when the court erred in applying the law.
Learn More →Appealing TPR decisions when the court failed to follow proper procedures or the evidence doesn't support termination.
Learn More →Appeals from DNA findings and dispositional orders in child protective cases when the court erred.
Learn More →Appellate courts don't retry your case—they review whether the trial court made legal errors
You must file a notice of appeal within 30 days of the final judgment. Missing this deadline can waive your right to appeal.
The trial court record, including transcripts and exhibits, must be prepared and transmitted to the appellate court.
Both sides submit written briefs arguing why the trial court was right or wrong. This is where appellate cases are won or lost.
In some cases, attorneys present oral arguments before a panel of appellate judges who may ask questions.
The appellate court issues a written opinion affirming, reversing, or remanding the case back to the trial court.
In Kentucky, you typically have only 30 days from the entry of a final judgment to file your notice of appeal. Don't wait—contact us immediately if you believe the court got it wrong.
No matter where your family court case was decided, we can help with your appeal
Including McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Christian, Hopkins, Henderson, Daviess, and surrounding counties
Including Fayette, Scott, Woodford, Jessamine, Madison, Clark, Franklin, Bourbon, and surrounding counties
Including Kenton, Campbell, Boone, Grant, Pendleton, Bracken, and surrounding counties
Including Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Bullitt, and surrounding counties
Including Pike, Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Magoffin, Lawrence, Boyd, and surrounding counties
Including Warren, Barren, Hart, Edmonson, Butler, Logan, Simpson, and surrounding counties
In most cases, you have 30 days from the entry of a final, appealable order to file your notice of appeal with the Kentucky Court of Appeals. This deadline is strictly enforced, so it's crucial to act quickly if you believe the court made an error.
Generally, no. Appellate courts review the record that was before the trial court. They don't hear new testimony or consider new evidence. This is why it's important to build a complete record at the trial level and to identify appellate issues early.
Common grounds include errors of law (the judge misapplied or misinterpreted the law), abuse of discretion (the decision was arbitrary or unreasonable), insufficient findings of fact, and procedural errors that affected the outcome. We can evaluate your case to identify potential appellate issues.
We offer flat-fee pricing for appeals, starting at $10,000 for standard appeals, with pricing varying based on complexity and timing. View our pricing page for details.
The appellate process typically takes 12-18 months from filing the notice of appeal to receiving a decision, though this can vary. The briefing schedule, whether oral argument is granted, and the court's caseload all affect timing.
Time is critical in appellate matters. Contact us today to discuss your case and explore your options.
We handle appeals from all 120 Kentucky counties