North Carolina Appeals & Post-Judgment Lawyer

Fix what went wrong or protect a win. We handle North Carolina family law appeals and post-judgment relief—clean records, tight deadlines, standards-of-review arguments, and practical remedies that courts and agencies can follow.

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Your Appeals & Post-Judgment Lawyer

Krispen Culbertson, North Carolina family law appeals and post-judgment attorney, practicing for 20+ years in trial and appellate courts. Focus on notices of appeal, stays, records/transcripts, standards of review, Rule 59 and Rule 60 motions, and targeted modifications/enforcement after judgment.

Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law sections. Courts: District Court calendars statewide with regular hearings in Greensboro and High Point; appellate filings in the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Start by situation

File a notice of appeal

Pause enforcement (stay / supersedeas)

Rule 59: new trial / amend judgment

Rule 60: relief from judgment

Fix missing findings / clerical errors

Modify custody or support post-judgment

Enforce orders (contempt, arrears)

Record, transcript, & briefing plan

Fast answers

Deadlines are tight—appeals and post-judgment motions have short windows. We calendar yours on day one and file the right document first.

Standards of review matter—legal errors are reviewed differently than discretion calls. We frame issues to fit the standard.

Appeal vs. motion? Sometimes a focused Rule 59 or Rule 60 motion is the faster fix. We pick the path that moves the needle.

Will an appeal stop the order? Not automatically. We evaluate stays, bonds, and interim terms to reduce risk while the case proceeds.

Helpful links: NC Child Custody • NC Child Support • NC Property Division • NC Alimony • Interstate & International

Appeals in North Carolina family cases

We prepare and file a compliant notice of appeal, identify appealable issues, and build the record: transcript requests, exhibits, and any Rule 54(b) certification questions. Briefs present the facts, issues, and standards of review in a way the Court can act on.

Stays and protecting your position

Appeals don’t automatically pause the order. We assess stays and bonds, and—when appropriate—seek temporary relief to prevent irreparable harm while the appeal moves forward.

Rule 59: new trial or amending the judgment

For certain errors, a timely Rule 59 motion can correct the judgment faster than a full appeal. We identify the right grounds and file within the strict time window.

Rule 60: relief from judgment

When new evidence, mistake, fraud, or other listed grounds apply, Rule 60 can undo or adjust the order. We tailor the motion to the facts and the rule’s limits.

Missing findings and clerical corrections

Domestic orders require adequate findings tied to the evidence. We address incomplete findings or clerical errors so agencies (employers, plan administrators, schools) can follow the result.

Modifying custody, support, or alimony

When circumstances materially change, the proper path is modification—not appeal. We file clean, supported motions with updated financials and clear proposed orders.

Enforcement and post-judgment cleanup

From wage withholding to contempt and arrears ledgers, we put enforcement on a track that works—and avoid duplicating hearings.

Record on appeal and briefing

Transcripts, exhibits, and the settled record shape your chances. We manage deadlines, formatting, and briefing so the Court sees the exact issues that matter.

Your first 72 hours with our team

1) Deadline map
Calendar appeal/motion deadlines; decide appeal vs. Rule 59/60.

2) Record plan
Order transcript; gather exhibits; confirm standards of review.

3) Immediate relief
Assess stay/supersedeas; propose interim terms.

4) Draft & file
Notice of appeal or post-judgment motion with precise asks.

5) Next steps
Briefing schedule, settlement options, or targeted modification.

FAQs

What’s the difference between an appeal and a Rule 59/60 motion?

An appeal asks a higher court to review what happened; Rule 59/60 asks the trial court to correct or revisit its own order. We choose the path that fits your facts and deadlines.

How fast do I have to act?

Very quickly. Appeals and post-judgment remedies have short windows. We confirm your exact deadline at intake and file the right document first.

Do I need a transcript?

Often yes. The record—transcripts, exhibits, orders—drives the outcome on appeal. We request and settle the record early to avoid delay.

Will an appeal stop wage withholding or a custody schedule?

Not by default. We evaluate stays, bonds, and interim terms to protect your position while the appeal is pending.

Can I appeal a temporary order?

Some temporary orders aren’t immediately appealable. We assess alternatives like targeted motions or quick hearings to get you to a workable final order.