Durham-Chapel Hill Board Certified Family Law Appeals Lawyer
Serving the Triangle Area
Attorney Alyscia G. Ellis has successfully represented clients in appeals of family court decisions in Durham-Chapel Hill and surrounding communities. She has several published appellate opinions, which means that she has helped to shape and create family law in North Carolina. She has more than 10 years of experience serving clients, and is one of only five practicing attorneys in Durham County to be Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization as a family law specialist.
Ms. Ellis routinely advises other lawyers how to properly admit evidence at trial level so the issue won't be taken up on appeal. She also advises clients whether it is appropriate to appeal a family law case. All issues in a divorce judgment can be appealed, including marital property division, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support.
Here are some examples of family law appeals Alyscia G. Ellis has handled:
- Danai vs. Danai − Ms. Ellis successfully defended the terms of a separation agreement in two separate appeals.
- Diehl vs. Diehl − Ms. Ellis was primary defense lawyer in this seminal case that defined the term legal custody in North Carolina.
- Macher vs. Macher − Ms. Elis is representing the defendant in a challenge to an absolute divorce judgment that is currently on appeal at the North Carolina Supreme Court.
- Pellom vs. Pellom − Ms. Ellis is representing the defendant in a complex equitable distribution action concerning an interest in a medical practice valued at $1.2 million.
Did You Know?
- If the stakes in your divorce are high, you may want to consult an appellate attorney to reduce the likelihood of the case being successfully appealed.
For more information about family law: Call Attorney Alyscia G. Ellis at 919-688-9400 or fill out the contact form on this site.
