Family Law Appeals
Appeals to the Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland
Silverman Thompson is uniquely equipped to assist with family law appeals to the Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland. Our family law team’s subject matter expertise combined with our appellate team’s knowledge of appellate procedure creates the ideal legal team for a family law appeal.
Our family law and appellate teams work together to identify potential issues to appeal, prepare the appropriate petitions and briefs, and prepare appellate arguments to maximize your chances of success on appeal.
Administrative/Department of Social Services Appeals
An investigation into allegations of child abuse or neglect by the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) can result in a finding of “indicated” if DSS concludes that there is credible evidence that the alleged child abuse or neglect occurred, a finding of “ruled out” if DSS concludes that the alleged child abuse or neglect did not occur, or a finding of “unsubstantiated” if DSS concludes there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of indicated or ruled out. If you disagree with DSS’s finding, there is a complex administrative process by which you can appeal the finding.
Visit our blog to learn more about DSS investigations and appeals.
Appeals of Protective Orders and Peace Orders
If a protective order or peace order is granted or denied by the District Court, either party can appeal to the local Circuit Court. Appeals of protective order or peace order to the Circuit Court are subjected to a de novo (a Latin term meaning “from the beginning”) standard of review.
This means that the Circuit Court will hold a new hearing to determine whether to grant or deny a final protective order or final peace order, rather than deciding whether the District Court erred in granting or denying the protective order or peace order.
Meet Our Family Law Team
Monica Scherer and her team are dedicated to providing aggressive representation and sound legal advice to our family law clients. Our attorneys have many years of litigation experience and provide effective representation to our clients in all types of family law matters, including family law appeals.
Our divorce and family law attorneys have helped hundreds of clients in Maryland and regularly practice in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Frederick County, Harford County, and other areas throughout the State of Maryland as needed.
