Perhaps no area of the law can prove as difficult for the parties or the judge as family law and family law appeals. The Shannin Law Firm is proud to provide appellate assistance to family law appeal lawyers and their clients throughout Florida. As one of the best appellate law firms in Florida, we have handled appeals involving child custody, alimony, child support, paternity, and other issues particular to the family law arena. We are also able to serve as an expert witness of attorney fees in family cases. These cases are often complex and require a level of delicate handling to ensure that the legal issues are properly presented, not just restating facts in an argumentative manner. Hiring a board certified appellate law firm can be help in handling family law issues and take full advantage of the opportunity to get the proper result on appeal.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES:
Muszynski v. Muszynski (Fla. 5th DCA 2020) (Preserving on appeal, for the second time, a former wife’s $1.3 million judgment against former husband)
Martinez v. Lebron (Fla.5th DCA 2019) (Affirming trial court’s time-sharing schedule that gave the majority of the time to father in Florida over mother in New York, who had gone to “breathtaking” lengths to anger father and thwart time-sharing with the child)
Barber v. Ghenassia (Fla. 5th DCA 2020) (Reversing trial court, which had improperly vacated an injunction for protection against domestic violence)
Lamb v. Lamb (Fla. 5th DCA 2014) (Reversed final judgment on multiple issues, including the enforcement of a prenuptial agreement made under Scottish law)
Tucker v. Liebknecht (Fla. 5th DCA 2012) (Reversed denial of of modification, allowing client to relocate while retaining majority custody of her child)
Sheldon v. Sheldon (Fla. 5th DCA 2012) (Affirmed a major equitable distribution resolution in favor of client)
Westwood v. Westwood (Fla. 5th DCA 2015) (Affirmed decision of trial court allowing client to relocate with children to the United Kingdom)