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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.
Decision on motions for summary judgment: About 15 months after beginning of representation. The judge will make a decision on summary judgment about three months after s/he hears arguments from both sides. If the court grants the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment, it will dismiss your case and your case will end. We may offer to help you appeal the judgeâs decision, depending on a variety of factors. If the court denies the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment, it becomes more likely that the other side will do the right thing and make a fair settlement offer. Trial: About 18 â 24 months after beginning of representation. If the court denies the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment and we do not settle your case, we will finally proceed to trial. The trial will probably last no more than five days, depending on the complexity of your case.