The Texas Supreme Court process is a bit different from the Court of Appeals process. The Texas Supreme Court, unlike the Court of Appeals, is a court of petition. This…
What is the state court appellate process in Texas generally like?
The process for an appeal begins in the trial court. This is the time to request findings of fact and conclusions of law: Finding out the trial court’s reasoning for…
A Friend’s Guide to Divorce
We understand. This is an intensely important time in your life, and you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. From the basics like how to select a lawyer, to issues…
The Court is Tiebreaker When Parents Can’t Agree
America’s favorite sport is at the center of a legal battle between divorced Pittsburgh parents. John Orsini wants their youngest son, who has a history of concussions, to stop playing…
Four Attorneys from Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Earn 2018 Texas Rising Stars Honors
Four attorneys with Texas family law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, have made the prestigious Texas Rising Stars list of top lawyers in the state for 2018.
How the New Frisco Office is Beneficial to the Firm, its Clients and the Attorneys
Jeff Anderson, Chris Oldner and Paul Hewett share how the new Frisco office helps their business and their work/life balance in “Home is Where the Heart is…And the office, and…
Why a Texas Father Has Some Hope in his 5-Year International Custody Fight over his Son
Recent headlines tell the story of a Texas doctor, Chris Brann, who had his former in-laws arrested, claiming they had helped their daughter flee to their native Brazil with his…
Helping Your Marriage Be the Best it Can Be… Every Day
If you really want to show your spouse, domestic partner, better half or ball-and-chain that you care, the most effective way to do that is on a day they don’t…
What does the standard of review mean on appeal in a family law case in Texas?
When a case gets to an appeal, the appellate court generally looks at the documents and filings in the lower court as well as the transcripts of the trial and…
What is the process for an appeal in Texas and how long will it take?
These are very good questions and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Generally, a more complex case with more issues on appeal will take longer than a simple case with few…