A family court appeal is a formal request made to a higher court, typically an appellate court, to review and change the decision of a lower court, in this case, the family court. This appeals process allows for the trial court’s rulings on family law matters, such as child support, custody, or divorces, to be reassessed. The appellate court reversed a decision when it found the trial judge made errors in applying the law to the case’s facts. The goal of an appeal is to ensure the trial court’s decision is just and aligns with the rules of family law.