What are some typical cases wherein a motion for reconsideration would be granted?
a. The court has expressed its decision based upon clearly incorrect or an irrational basis. Some examples would be when the court used incorrect child support guideline sheets, the court uses the wrong numbers in the child support calculations, or the court incorrectly applied the law based upon the application case law or statute. b. The court did not consider or it failed to note important evidence when it decided the motion. c. The court’s decision was arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable. 3. I have just lost a very important motion in the family court. I would like to file a motion for reconsideration. However, sixty days have passed since the court entered its order. My lawyer has advised me that I am now out of time to file a motion for reconsideration. Is there any other type of legal relief that I can now pursue? You can file an appeal. However, bear in mind that the costs to file an appeal are outrageous. The filing fees are very high. Moreover, you have to purchase the tran
