A new opinion on the name change of a child. Not your every day issue, but the Houston 1st Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s grant of a change…
Moving … Not So Fast!
Two cases recently reversed child custody modifications, one on the lifting of a residency restriction and the other on a conservatorship modification. In re M.K.T. out of Corpus Christi-Edinburg, released…
Mediation 101
Almost all Texas divorces go through mediation before they go to trial-in hopes of avoiding a trial-so it’s useful to know what mediation is and isn’t. What does divorce mediation…
Things to Know Before Filing
There are so many questions you might have before you file a divorce or child custody suit. Before you meet with an attorney, this might give you a head…
Texas Family Law Boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Opens Frisco Office
DALLAS – The Texas-based boutique law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Frisco to serve the Family Law…
Texas Supreme Court Hears Argument — Does Direct Child Support Count
Texas Supreme Court watch. I’m closely watching the Ochsner matter set for oral argument on November 2. Former Chief Justice Tom Phillips is counsel for the Petitioner. The sole issue…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Partners Listed among Top Texas Attorneys
DALLAS – Four partners with Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, have been recognized among the Top 100 attorneys in the state in the 2015 edition of…
Jurisdiction to Modify Custody or Not when Appeal is Pending?
Get ready for a mind bender. Child order finalized, but appealed. A party files a modification suit of the child order, while appeal is still pending. Should the modification suit…
Modification of Custody and Child Support Within a Year?
In re J.A. is a new opinion about sanctions from the El Paso Court of Appeals worth checking out. Another well-written opinion from Chief Justice Ann McClure. The moral of…
Ashley Madison Disclosure Puts Users on Defense
With the identity of an estimated 99,000 San Antonio account holders exposed, the fallout over the recent Ashley Madison hack may just now be beginning. In a recent interview with…