Rule 35.1 Motion for Reconsideration

If you disagree with a judge's order or ruling in a family law case, you can ask the court to take another look at its decision by filing a motion for reconsideration. This is a written request asking the judge to change or reverse what they decided.

When you file this motion, you cannot ask for a hearing to argue your case out loud in court. The other side also cannot file a written response unless the judge specifically asks for one. However, the judge will always give the other side a chance to respond before agreeing to change anything.

One important thing to know: filing this motion does not give you more time to appeal. If you want to appeal the judge's decision to a higher court, the deadline for filing that appeal stays the same, no matter what happens with your reconsideration request.