If the trial court entered a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale against you — either at summary judgment or after trial — you may have the right to appeal. An appeal asks a higher court to review the trial court's decision for legal errors. While appeals are difficult and expensive, they can reverse wrongful foreclosures and buy critical time. At Dream Financial Management, we help homeowners evaluate appeal options in all 50 states.
In most states, you have 30 days from the entry of the final judgment to file a Notice of Appeal. Some states give as few as 10 days. Missing this deadline permanently waives your right to appeal. If you've received a judgment, contact us or an appellate attorney immediately.
The trial judge applied the wrong legal standard, admitted evidence that should have been excluded, excluded evidence that should have been admitted, or misapplied the summary judgment standard. Legal errors are reviewed de novo — the appellate court gives no deference to the trial court.
The trial court granted summary judgment when genuine issues of material fact existed. Arguing the court should have denied summary judgment because the lender's evidence was insufficient — defective affidavit, missing documents, incomplete chain of title.
You were denied a meaningful opportunity to be heard. Examples: default judgment entered despite your Answer being filed, hearing held without proper notice to you, or the court refused to consider your evidence.
Dream Financial Management evaluates appeal viability and connects you with experienced appellate counsel.
Prevent the judgment from being entered.
Full timeline from complaint to appeal.
Complete defense playbook.
Stop sale without an appeal bond.
Appeal-worthy standing issues.
Defenses that should have been considered.