As in many other states, mothers in Texas are often more likely to get primary custody of children in a divorce. Nonetheless, fathers have considerable rights with respect to their…
What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act?
From time to time, various organizations, such as the Uniform Law Commission (also known as the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws), come up with what they consider…
How Are Assets Divided In A Texas Divorce?
Divorce brings a lot of changes to people’s lives. It can change where you live, how often you see your children and even the people who you consider to be…
What Are A Father’s Rights In Texas?
While mothers are traditionally more likely to obtain “custody” of children during a divorce in Texas, fathers have significant rights when it comes to their children. Custody is not…
Is There a Limit to How Long You Have to Pay Alimony in Texas?
How Long Do You Have To Pay Alimony? In many states, spousal support is available for almost any length of time the judge designates. But in Texas, the law limits…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s Brad LaMorgese Elected to Irving City Council
LaMorgese returns to serve as council member for Place 2 DALLAS – Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA)…
Do Unmarried Fathers Have Parental Rights in Texas?
A common concern for many men who have children is this: if they are not married, do they also not have rights with respect to their children? In a word,…
Family Law Attorneys Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson, Brad LaMorgese Make D Magazine’s Top Lawyers List for 2022
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners nominated by peers DALLAS – D Magazine’s annual Best Lawyers in Dallas edition has recognized Orsinger, Nelson,…
An Overview of Collaborative Divorce in Texas
By definition, civil litigation is adversarial. It’s always “my lawyer against your lawyer.” For many years, divorce litigation was the only way to legally dissolve a marriage, divide community property,…
What Are Considered Commingled Assets In A Texas Divorce?
The average marriage, which ends in divorce, lasts about eight years. During this time period, community property and separate property often commingle (mix together). For example, the Wife might…