Florida family law is an emotional and complex area that leaves former husbands and wives, parents, and children in a state of flux. The procedures are long and difficult, and despite its best efforts, a court’s final judgment can still leave the parties needing more resolution. Law Offices of Dayna Maeder focuses most of its practice on assisting families in the appellate court system. Often, the firm partners with the trial level attorney during the proceedings to help set up the case for success once it reaches an appellate court—or, sometimes, so that it doesn’t have to ever get to that point. But when it does, Law Offices of Dayna Maeder is prepared to fiercely advocate for its clients and explore every possible avenue to the desired outcome. The firm handles Florida timesharing, child custody, financial complexities, alimony, child support, and other family law matters that can be brought up on appeal.

Many Florida family law attorneys consult with appellate firms to ensure that all the criteria have been brought up at the trial court level to ensure the ability to successfully appeal. This is why Law Offices of Dayna Maeder supports Florida family law attorneys in preparing motions and other legal filings to ensure accuracy and adherence to the statutes and rules. Chapter 61 proceedings especially require certain evidence and testimony to be presented to preserve those issues on appeal. Sometimes a proffer of evidence or testimony is needed as well. As the rules now require a substantively dense motion for rehearing to preserve many arguments to keep your right to appeal, Law Offices of Dayna Maeder is committed to working with attorneys and clients to ensure these are strategically and thoughtfully applied to your case.

Contact Law Offices of Dayna Maeder to discuss your options concerning your Florida family law appeal.

Dependency matters, including termination of parental rights, can be long, emotional, and confusing. They involve a combination of civil, family, and criminal law, with unique rules of procedure. Adoption matters, parent or grandparent custody and visitation, and other cases involving a child’s best interest can be particularly complex. When children’s rights are at issue, time is of the essence—there are different, expedited appellate rules that, if not followed, can be procedurally fatal to your appeal. The moment you are handed a judgment in a dependency matter, the clock is ticking, whether it is for ineffective assistance of counsel, an appeal on the merits of the case, a motion for extraordinary relief, a writ of habeas corpus, or another avenue to pursue relief. Law Offices of Dayna Maeder can provide guidance into the complex world of dependency appeals.

Law Offices of Dayna Maeder represents clients involved in appellate dependency matters, whether challenging a final judgment or defending an adjudicatory ruling. Chapter 63 adoptions and Chapter 39 adoptions likewise require knowledge in the specific statutory requirements that must exist for a Florida adoption to be granted, and the two types of Florida adoptions have different requirements and procedural rules. It’s important to consult with, and ultimately hire, an attorney who understands the nuanced arguments associated with the dependency rules and statutes that govern you and your children.

Law Offices of Dayna Maeder also partners with Community Law for Families and Children to provide assistance on the trial level in dependency statewide. Together, the firms can co-counsel and strategize together to assist you, even in the midst of your trial case. Do not hesitate on seeking counsel when your fundamental, constitutional right to parent is on the line.

Contact Law Offices of Dayna Maeder to discuss your options concerning your Florida dependency, adoption, or termination of parental rights appeal.

Sometimes, there is a need to file an appeal mid-litigation. These non-final appeals include jurisdiction, the right to immediate possession of property, the right to immediate monetary relief, the rights or obligations regarding child custody or timesharing under a parenting plan, invalid marital agreements, and more. Law Offices of Dayna Maeder handles these appeals to ensure your rights are protected even during ongoing court matters.

Time is often of the essence with non-final appeals, and the clock does not stop ticking even with a motion for reconsideration or motion for rehearing. It is important to secure competent, dedicated appellate counsel to assist. Law Offices of Dayna Maeder aggressively handles these challenges.

Similarly, there can be a need for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, a writ of mandamus, or, in dependency cases, a writ of habeas corpus. These writs can be used to review orders that cannot be directly appealed to a higher tribunal, quasi-judicial orders of agencies, orders of circuit courts when acting in their appellate capacity, to prevent a lower tribunal from further exercising jurisdiction in an action, to compel a court or government official to perform an act required by law, to compel a court to enforce another state’s judgment of child custody, ordering clerks to perform ministerial duties, or in certain dependency situations.

Most writs must be completed within 30 days, which means the clock is ticking likely even before you communicate with an appellate firm. This is why it is so important to find the right appellate attorney who can handle the complexity and timeliness of a Florida writ.

Contact Law Offices of Dayna Maeder to discuss your options concerning your Florida non-final appeal or Florida writ.