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In appeals from final judgments for child custody, you have 15 days from the date shown in the clerk's certificate of distribution at the bottom of the final judgment, decree or decision to file a Notice of Appeal.
Also, many states have mandatory waiting periods during which a dissatisfied party can appeal the judge's decision. This period can last as long as three months. Although it is possible to be divorced on the day of your trial, in most circumstances a divorce can linger on for months after this time.