What If the Parties Disagree with the Support Magistrates Order?
Both parties have the right to appeal the order by filing an “objection” within 30 days of the date the order is sent to them. The objection must be filed with the court clerk’s office, with a copy sent to the other party. The other party may send a reply to the court. After reviewing the case file, a judge then rules on the objection. The judge may leave the order as it is, change it, or send the case back to the Support Magistrate for further proceedings. If either party disagrees with the judge’s decision, the case may be appealed to a higher court.
