What is the first step I must take in order to contest a divorce ruling?
If you want to contest a divorce ruling, you really need to confer with a divorce professional and find out what's going on. There are different types of ruling. There are initial rulings, interim rulings and final rulings, and each one is a process that's going to be a little different. So this is not something you're going to want to do on your own; you're going to need some help. I recommend finding a highly qualified, experienced family law professional; ask the question there.